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Discussion Post: Rehabilitative Theory

You will continue to learn about the history of punishment in the United States and the role that each part of the criminal justice system plays in facilitating punishment. You will also learn more about the impact on prison systems and the societal changes in theories of punishment.

Discussion Topic

For this discussion, you (based on the first letter of your last name) will be assigned to one of the theories of punishment listed below. Each student must respond based on their assigned theory of punishment and the prison system. The assigned category will be used to answer the discussion questions. MY TOPIC IS: Rehabilitative Theory of Punishment.

Draft a response to each of the questions below to address the theories of punishment relating to your assigned category. Remember to use your textbook or another academic resource for your research.

In your original post, answer the following:

1) Define the assigned theory of punishment. Identify and describe an example of a movie, television show, or novel that depicts this theory of punishment.

2) Describe the prison system that was established under the assigned theory of punishment. What was the philosophical basis for this style of punishment (i.e., religion, political changes, science, etc.)? Identify the goals for the prison system. What types of activities were inmates assigned under this prison system? Did prisons gain revenue because of inmate productivity? How was this accomplished?

3) Compare the either prison system reviewed to the Auburn (New York) or Pennsylvania Prison System. Describe the similarities and differences between the two systems.

4) Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your assigned theory of punishment. Provide two weaknesses and two strengths for the theory of punishment and its prison system.