Law and Politics

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According to the theory of incorporation Started by Pineapplelove6	1 Replies 20 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by tmlewis4706
The phrase "cruel and unusual punishment" Started by moongchi	3 Replies 40 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by frankwu0507
A law that prohibits the imposing of a greater punishment for a crime than was in effect when the ... Started by jerry coleman	1 Replies 33 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by ricroger
Which doctrine best expresses the contemporary approach by courts to judicial involvement in prison ... Started by iveyjurea	3 Replies 51 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by lgoldst9
Two primary federal sources of prisoners' rights are the Started by iveyjurea	1 Replies 87 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by 234sdffa
Should women prisoners be required to take vocational training programs that are most likely to ... Started by mikaylakyoung	3 Replies 53 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Natalie4ever
Should prisoners be able to receive federal funds such as Pell grants to help defray the costs of ... Started by luminitza	1 Replies 31 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by matt95
List three categories of factors that a parole board may consider when deciding a prisoner's ... Started by mydiamond	3 Replies 34 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by LegendaryAnswers
The length of time a person is on parole varies considerably, but the average time is one to two years. Started by crobinson2013	1 Replies 74 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by cegalasso
Parole boards routinely use scoring instruments to help them assess a prisoner's risk. Started by strangeaffliction	3 Replies 33 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by l.stuut
Brian has been released from prison under discretionary parole. This is an example of unconditional release. Started by xclash	1 Replies 35 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by hanadaa
There are four ways to be released from prison and all four require some form of supervision in the community. Started by luminitza	3 Replies 49 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by fur
Community reparation boards are valuable in that they help offenders reenter society by helping with ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 25 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Sarahjh
A furlough is an authorized temporary overnight leave of absence that lasts 24 to 72 hours. Started by rosent76	3 Replies 21 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by quynhmickitran
A prerelease center is a maximum-security lock-down facility that houses prisoners who have been ... Started by maychende	1 Replies 22 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Eazy416
For purposes of post-release employment, a GED certificate is more marketable than vocational programs. Started by beccaep	3 Replies 33 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by sarah_brady415
According to a recent meta-analysis comparing educational programs with vocational programs, ... Started by drink	1 Replies 37 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by CAPTAINAMERICA
Becoming certified in a trade while incarcerated is related to higher pay and less recidivism for ... Started by SAVANNAHHOOPER23	3 Replies 19 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Jane
Examples of vocational programs for women in prison include cosmetology, sewing, custodial and food ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 47 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by Madisongo23
At one time prisoners could receive federal Pell grants to provide assistance when taking college ... Started by Pineappleeh	3 Replies 31 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by mjbamaung
Federal prisoners are generally less educated at admission than are state prisoners. Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 38 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by quynhmickitran
Research findings show that participating in a reentry program reduces recidivism over nonparticipation. Started by WhattoUnderstand	3 Replies 86 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by mammy1697
Professionals who work with ex-offenders report that the desire to remain free is usually enough by ... Started by leilurhhh	1 Replies 24 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by duy1981999
The model reentry process developed by the National Institute of Corrections to help state ... Started by j.rubin	3 Replies 30 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by IAPPLET
The process of release preparation that begins within the institution and continues with community ... Started by biggirl4568	1 Replies 36 Views	Sep 30, 2019 by mjbamaung