Various arguments exist surrounding the use and effectiveness of community corrections. What are the general strengths and weaknesses of community corrections in the United States?

• What barriers do recently released offenders face when they reintegrate back into society post-incarceration?
• What changes/improvements would you make to our current community corrections system, specifically with regards to the release of offenders back into our communities, to make this process more effective for the offender, the community and the correctional organization in charge of the release and supervision?
• And finally, why is it important for all graduating Criminal Justice seniors to have at least a working knowledge of offender/inmate reintegration into society?

1. watch these videos :

https://youtu.be/N2zDQ4S4n7I?si=IAQYYtrPk5MqOaqm

https://youtu.be/lf6Pk4CJnII?si=ANo_OORwixdrBrwJ

2. watch this

https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-death-by-fire/

• You are all about the graduate with your degrees in criminal justice, and most of you will continue on to work in the field, if you aren't doing so already. What do you believe can be done at the three levels of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections) to alleviate/reduce wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system?
• Can anything be done at any of these levels, or do we need to address the issue earlier on?
• What is YOUR answer to this problem? Do you have multiple solutions? Explain.
• And...what would happen in YOUR life if you happened to get caught up in a wrongful conviction situation?
• Please feel free to include the real life case from "Death by Fire" in your discussion if you wish to do so, although it is not required.

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Answer Strengths and Weaknesses of Community Corrections Strengths Rehabilitation Focus Community corrections programs often prioritize rehabilitation over punishment offering offenders access to trea... View the full answer