Assignment:
Ethics in Correctional Institutions
Your text explores the ethical dilemmas faced by prison officials within the U.S. corrections system. For this discussion, evaluate the ethical issues involved with modern trend of privatizing correctional institutions. What are the "moral pitfalls" of removing correctional facilities from the public sector (and therefore public review) and placing large segments of society into private correctional facilities? Examine both practical considerations and societal moral views in your discussion.
Required Resources
Text
Banks, C. (2016). Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice (4th ed.).
Chapter: Police Ethics: The Nature of Policing and Police Corruption
Chapter: The Purpose of Criminal Punishment
Chapter: Ethics in Correction: Guarding Ethically
Multimedia
Barber, R. (Writer & Producer). (2010). Cops and ethics [Series episode]. In R. Barber (Executive producer), In the Line of Duty, Volume 13.
The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This video explores the ethical situations faced by real police officers. It will assist you in responding to this week's discussion, "Ethics and the Police."
Recommended Resources
Hicks, W. (2015). CRJ524 professional resources list Download CRJ524 professional resources list.
This document provides additional resources in the form of articles, multimedia, and websites that may be helpful in the development of your learning in the field of criminal justice. This source may assist you in your weekly discussions.