The issue of rape in prison, pointed out in second to the last paragraph to justify the author's opinion about the problem with the correctional system was something that has been tackled long time ago. Programs like PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) established in 2003 to deal with sexual assault of prisoners and to identify would-be predators as successfully reduced the number of rape cases drastically. Also, a safe prison program introduced by most correctional facilities in the nation created a safe environment in the prison and made them safer than the free world. ... The issue of p...

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However, some argue this is a euphemism for vengeance, but, for example, "[how] can death by lethal injection "equal" the death by raping and strangulation or the torture of mutilation" (The Death Penalty Can Ease the Suffering of Victims' Families). ... Which has less of an effect than the death penalty "because incarcerated murderers can escape, be released on furlough, or kill other prisoners or prison staff" (Capital Punishment saves innocent lives). ... The main issue at hand is the given fact that many offenders do reoffend while incarcerated which enda...

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Although an inmate may behave in prison and promise to abide by parole regulations, we must keep in mind that they are convicted offenders. If they were capable to murder, steal, rape, etc, why do we think that they are incapable of lying to get out of prison? ...

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According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, violent crime is defined by four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault (FBI, 2007). ... Judges who issue sentences are aware of the release policies of prisons. ... Some critics believe this may cause overcrowding of prisons and deprive inmates of needed services. ... One concern with these guidelines is prison overcrowding. ... Prison admissions and anticipated populations increased in most states studies. ...

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How long should repeat offenders stay in jail or prison? ... These are crimes that have been committed time after time by repeat offenders who don't do all of their time in prison or either they are not prosecuted. ... High Risk offenders have to be monitored very closely while they are in prison (Grosshandler,1990). ... Types of Repeat Offenders Different types of repeat offenses include Driving while under the influence selling and trafficking drugs, murder, and rape. ... They would rath...

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The Offenders Under Treatment, Post Conviction Treatment, and Long-Term Cocaine Addiction programs treat offenders on probation, in prison, and on parole. ... In a recent interview, David Oldfield, Director of Planning and Research, provided a list of violent offenses: • 1st-degree Arson • 1st- and 2nd-degree Murder • 1st-degree robbery • Kidnapping • 1st-degree Assault • Forcible Rape • Forcible Sodomy (personal communication, June 16, 2003) To prevent first-time, non-violent offenders from being incarcerated and possibly defecting to a life o...

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The diary told a story about the abduction, rape. ... Afraid that a trial would be extremely embarrassing to family and friend, Brain pleaded guilty and received a seven year prison sentence rather than the treatment in a community facility his parents had desired. ... Correctional agencies administer the postjudicatory care given to offenders, which, depending on the seriousness of the crimes and the individual needs on the seriousness of the crimes and the individual needs of offenders, can range from casual monitoring in the community to solitary confinement in a maximum-security priso...

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