Correctional Reform

Pennsylvania was the leader in sentencing and correctional reform in the early history of the United States. Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.

• Why did they want the reform?
• Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
• What influences does the system have on the correctional system today?
• What influences have changed? Why?

Use the Internet, library, and any other resources available to research your answer. Submit a 4 page paper (double-spaced) to your instructor. Support your reasoning with outside sources. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

The following will be the grading criteria for this assignment:

• 20%: Discuss what groups were associated with this reform.
• 10%: Why did they want the reform?
• 20%: Examine whether it was successful and if the reform brought forth further changes.
• 25%: What direct influences do you see the Pennsylvania system in the correctional systems used today? 
• 25%: What influences have changed? Why?

4 pages. APA format. No plagerism. 5 sources referenced throughout the paper. Reference Page and Abstract.