Assignment:
Question 1. Provide a general and progressive historical overview of the "History of Community Corrections." In your opinion, what has been effective and what do you believe needs more attention? And what does recidivism indicate when the various programs are evaluated toward effectiveness?
Question 2. Discuss the various problems that offenders face when released from prison. How have "Re-entry and Re-integration programs" attempted to assist these offenders? What does the rate of "recidivism" indicate to you regarding the criminal justice system's rehabilitation effectiveness?
Question 3. Describe and discuss the premise of "Probation" and "Intermediate Sanctions?" Include in the response information that explains how "net widening" works. Since there are some who are critical of the affects of net widening, explain the pros and cons of net widening as it addresses a frequent goal of intermediate sanctions.