Criminology

Question 1

· How did the term corrections evolve from the earlier use of the term penology?

· What is the mission of corrections

· Describe the correctional funnel.

· What has driven the growth of corrections over the past twenty-five years?

· What types of jobs are available in corrections?

· List the principles of the Classical School of criminology.

· Does one person believe that the most important purpose of a criminal sanction is to punish an offender, whereas another believes it should first focus on rehabilitation? 

Question 2

• What are the three parts of the criminal justice      system?
• What is the mission of corrections?
• Do you believe the corrections system has succeeded in      accomplishing its mission?

Question 3

• Do you think women and      juveniles should be housed in separate facilities?
• What factors should be      considered when moving toward separate prisons for women and juveniles

Question 4

• What are the primary      differences between the Pennsylvania and Auburn prison systems?
• What types of effects might the      Pennsylvania prison system have on prisoners? 
• Were these the desired effects      when the Pennsylvania prison system was designed?