Essay Topics
1. What are the four modern sentencing options? Under what circumstances might each be appropriate, for example?
2. Explain the differences between indeterminate sentencing and the various types of sentencing within the structured sentencing model.
3. Describe how the goal of restoration is different from the goal of rehabilitation. Provide examples of which types of crimes might be best served by restoration and which types of crimes might be served best by rehabilitation.
4. Describe the evolution of victims' rights and the role the victim can play in criminal justice proceedings today.
5. Analyze and discuss the key issues that distinguished Furman v. Georgia from Gregg v. Georgia.
Instructions:
- When developing the answers, they must include (cited) facts to support the major points in the responses. However, the responses should not include continuous citings without your thoughts and analysis. Rather, your responses must reflect a balance between facts and your perspective on the points you made.
- Include a reference page formatted in APA style.