W2DQ

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CITATIONS AND REFERENCES

1. Which of the trends in      sanctioning policies and practices best symbolizes the cultural shifts in      punishment philosophy in America?
2. Why might historical and social      context, including systems change, matter for understanding and improving      reentry?
3. What is the theory, or logic,      that justifies invisible punishments?
4. How might invisible punishments      combine to create worse rather than better outcomes as well as collateral      consequences for prisoners and their families and communities?
5. How should policy makers heed      public opinion about criminal justice, especially if the public generally      knows little about the inner workings of the criminal justice system?
6. Which characteristics of      inmates appear most likely to contribute to adverse experiences while in      prison and upon release? Why?

An important part of the implementation part of the helping process is identifying services by locating them and building a referral system. Describe a viable strategy for building a referral base of providers. How would you ensure that the quality of their services is sufficient to meet the needs of the clients who are being referred? Read Ch. 2 of Prisoner Reentry in the Era of Mass Incarceration.

When you think about working professionally with LBGT groups, are there traits, characteristics, or other issues about the group you would be curious about, concerned about, or intimidated by? Why would understanding diverse clients be important to you during the reentry planning process? Why it is important to acknowledge and understand diversity and differences during the reentry process? Read Ch. 8 of Prisoner Reentry in the Era of Mass Incarceration.

Read the Week 2 Electronic Reserve Readings:

• "Reentry Programming for      High Risk Offenders"
  • This reading highlights       specific barriers that pose substantial challenges for incarcerated       individuals who reenter communities.
• "Who Benefits From Gender      Responsive Treatment?"
  • This reading shows why women       with prior histories of trauma and abuse are more likely to engage in       offender behaviors. Women offenders also have higher rates of substance       abuse and drug use compared to male offenders.
• "Sex Differences in the      Predictors of Prisoner Misconduct"
  • This reading highlights why       women have some unique circumstances compared to men that often create       higher risks for offender behaviors.

What unique challenges do women face in their lives? What would be a useful intervention to reduce the related lifespan risk?

What ethical consideration could a case manager have to contend with during the helping process? Why? Review pp. 224-227 in Ch. 9 of Prisoner Reentry in the Era of Mass Incarceration.