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There has been much talk in the corrections community during the past 10-15 years about private prisons and how they may be cheaper and more effective to run. But there are questions about the welfare of inmates, possible abuses of inmates and training for correctional officers. Discuss the pros and cons of private prisons.
Website/Article: Go to the American Correctional Association's website and read the article titled, "A New Era in Inmate Re-entry."
Video/Article Review
Watch the video featuring Massachusetts Correctional Commissioner Harold Clarke speak about the role of inmate reentry. Commissioner Clarke addresses some of the most difficult issues associated with the prisoner reentry initiative.
The death penalty has posed heated debates for generations. What is the goal of the death penalty and is it being achieved? Also discuss whether the death penalty should be abolished or not. Post by midnight Wednesday. Include information from your text, and the video.
Video
Watch the 30 minute video titled: Life in Prison. This documentary examines three California prisons and their aging inmate population who are serving life in prison. Consider how practical it is to continue to incarcerate these aging offenders and whether justice is best serviced by the enormous cost to taxpayers.