Assignment Task: The U.S. correctional system is made up of many different components that work together to help rehabilitate individuals and decrease the chances that crime will continue.
Imagine you work in the field of corrections and have been asked to give a presentation to high school students on the functions of the U.S. correctional system.
Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you summarize the U.S. corrections system. Address the following in your presentation:
- Why might a person go to jail versus prison? Provide examples for each scenario.
- Wight a person be placed on parole? When might a person be placed on probation? Provide examples for each scenario.
- What is the name of a community corrections program in your area? Describe the program.
- What benefits does your selected community corrections program provide? Include a minimum of 2 benefits.