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 4–5 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?
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