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Assignment Description
One of the recent developments facing the public administration of corrections is that there has been an increasing call by public officials and the citizenry to privatize the prison systems in the United States.
In a 5-6-page-paper, address the following:
• From the perspective of a public-sector correctional administrator, make 2 arguments for keeping the jails in public hands.
• From the perspective of a private-sector correctional facility manager, make 2 arguments for turning the correctional system over to the private correctional industry.
• Briefly discuss the types of challenges that each sector both public and private -may face.
• Are there any legal issues, either criminal or civil, that need to be addressed before privatization can occur?
Support your viewpoints from your readings and other appropriate outside sources. Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Minimum security facility next month and has been assigned to your caseload.
Your group represents the offender's treatment team upon release. Review the presentence investigation (PSI) and the offender's home plan. As a team, research the community resources and programs available for this offender, and assess his home plan.
Develop a detailed treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives. Remember that goals are broader and more long-term, while objectives are the smaller steps that clients take to meet the overall goal.
Write a paper of 4-6 pages that addresses the following:
• What areas does the offender need to address to be successful upon re-entry? Make sure that the goals you develop for him can
be measured.
• What community resources and programs will you draw on for this offender?
• Is his home plan appropriate to ensure a successful re-entry? Identify any changes that you would require before approving it.
• Also, discuss how often you would require the offender to check in with you.
• How would you determine whether or not the offender is making progress on his goals and objectives?