Throughout history, prison lawsuits continuously challenge inmate medical care, and the federal courts do not consider the lack of state funding as an acceptable defense. In today’s correctional environment, the most crucial issue in evaluating effectiveness is initiating cost-effective approaches. Discuss two issues Correctional Administrators face in providing quality medical care to prisoners, and suggest solutions to each issue. How would you provide adequate medical care to prisoners without increasing the correctional agency’s budget? Be specific and support your answer.
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Reentry is a new focus of contemporary corrections. Elected officials are continuously looking for new ways to help prisoners with their reentry back into communities. The Second Chance Act, which authorized over $300 million for prisoner programs, was designed to help protect public safety and reduce recidivism rates. Explain the risk factors associated with prisoners returning to their communities. What program would you implement to help prisoners towards being successful with reentering their society? Would the program be the same for men and women? Be specific; you may discuss an internal or external program.
The Unelected: The Lobbies
Please watch the following video: (Also, Chapter 10 has this info) The Unelected: The Lobbies Then analyze the impact of interest groups and lobbyist in by answering the following questions: 1. Whom do they benefit and how do they affect our society? (may be influence by your views on elitism/pluralism) 2. What incentives do interest […]
