Problem
Following the Money of Mass Incarceration By Peter Wagner and Bernadette Rabuy
A. Discuss the issue of money and how it works for your specific topic. This can include details about cost, the extent of the issue, what part of the correctional system it impacts, etc.
B. Discuss the benefits and/or justification for using money/financial-based services/punishments by the system for the topic you chose:
a. What (if any) are the benefits of using financial-based punishments or services in corrections? This may include cost, efficiency, greater access, deterrence, public safety, public good, etc.
b. Who benefits the most from fines, fees, financial-based-based punishments, or privatization?
C. Discuss the problems with using money/financial-based services/punishments for the topic you chose:
a. What is the problem? Who does it impact (inside and outside the correctional system)?
b. Why is it a problem? This may include how it impacts correction goals, efforts for justice and equality, harm created, cost, etc.