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Assignment 1: Philosophy and Goals of Punishment and Reformation
Due Week 3 and worth 130 points

Refer to the Overall Scenario for Assignments.
Before writing the position paper titled Philosophy and Goals of Punishment and Reformation, you should:

    Read the associated chapters.
    Research the at least three (3) relevant, credible journal articles and two (2) relevant, credible Websites on the philosophy and goals of punishment.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

    Provide an introduction to your position paper with a clear thesis statement that provides an overview of the paper.
    Analyze three (3) of the major issues facing corrections today, highlighting their historical development.
    Explain your philosophy of corrections that includes an evidence-based approach.
    Explain at least three (3) goals of punishment and reformation for specific types of inmates.
    Support your views with at least three (3) relevant and credible references, documented according to APA.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format (latest edition). Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    Include a cover page developed in accordance with the latest edition of APA, including a running head, page number, the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

    Describe the U.S. Constitutional amendments that apply to correctional management and operations.
    Explain the purposes of corrections.
    Describe the reform of American criminal justice beginning with 15th century Europe.
    Use technology and information resources to research correctional facility policies.
    Write clearly and concisely about correctional facility policies using proper writing mechanics.