- Discuss the differences between the four philosophies/goals of punishment.
- What is the difference between community and institutional corrections? List examples of each.
- Examine the change in the number of sex offenders in prisons over the last decade. How does this relate to the other inmates in prisons? Be sure to evaluate the length of time sex offenders remains in prisons
- What is the key problem with examining correctional statistics on sex offenders?
- Discuss the conflicting views on castration (support and opposition). How do you feel about the use of castration as a means of dealing with sex offenders?
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