Overcrowding in prisons and jails has been a major challenge throughout corrections systems in the United States for decades.
Throughout this course, we have covered the history of our correctional system, punishment, classification, incarceration, probation, juvenile justice, and reentry.
Reflecting back on what you have learned in this course, discuss the following topics.
How would you categorize the overall effectiveness of corrections?
Does the overall organization and structure of the corrections system as it stands today bode well for future success for current inmates and correctional staff? Explain.
Identify two challenges faced by the correctional system today and how they could be addressed.
Do you think that alternatives to incarceration are worthwhile? Explain.
Compare and contrast at least two alternatives to incarceration.
Describe prisonization’s impact on the community.
Your reflection paper must be at least three pages in length. You should use at least two sources to support your essay; at least one source should originate from the CSU Library.
The reference page does not count towards the page requirement. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.