The U.S. Correctional System can serve two specific functions in relation to criminal offenders. First, it can serve as a tool for punishing the offender and making the offender pay for his or her crimes. Second, it can serve as a means to rehabilitating the offender and preparing him or her for successful reentry into society.

• How does the correctional system punish offenders?
• How does the correctional system rehabilitate offenders?
• Which method is more effective in reducing crime?
• What challenges do women inmates currently face?
• Research a method for punishing or rehabilitating offenders.
• Use the literature and propose a solution or adjustment to the methods of punishment or rehabilitation.

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