1)In reference to the article on California’s prison overcrowding (by Newman & Scott)
a.What are the main issues that are facing California’s prison system in terms of overcrowding?
b.What did you read in this article that relates to the material you have learned in this course? Be
as specific as possible here, highlighting/bolding 2 key terms/concepts from this week’s material. Please
be sure to both a) carefully define the term, and b) specifically discuss how it applies here.
2)In reference to the article on Montana’s early release program (by Turner):
a.What role does risk assessment play in terms of prisoner reentry?
b.What are some of problems associated with implementing risk-assessment tools in correctional
practices?
c.What are the pros/cons of early release programs? What are your feelings on these programs?
3)In reference to the article on Electronic Monitoring (by Caiado)
a.How does electronic monitoring relate to the problem of prison overcrowding?
b.How has electronic monitoring changed since it was first introduced 30+ years ago?
c.What does the author mean by the “third way”? How will the third way help improve our prison
system?
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