Corrections in the Criminal Justice System

Purpose

To assess your ability to compare and contrast retribution and rehabilitation as these concepts relate to corrections.

Overview

In this assignment, you are required to explain the relationship between corrections and the other two major components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement and courts). The assignment requires you to write a 3 page paper following

. To successfully complete this assignment, you are expected to read and study key points and all assigned readings for this module. It is also highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the grading criteria provided. The grading criteria contain information on how your assignment will be assessed by your professor. Ensure that you cover all relevant information expected of you in the assignment.

Action Items

1. Complete all required and recommended readings prior to working on this assignment.
2. In a 3 page paper, address the following:

• Explain the relationship between corrections and the other two major components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement and courts).
• What role does corrections play in the criminal justice system?
• How does corrections impact the other two major components of the criminal justice system?
• In what ways is corrections impacted by the other two components of the criminal justice system?

1. Your paper is to include:

• Title page (includes your name, the assignment name and number, the course and section number, and the date)
• Double spacing
• Reference page in

1. Submit your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
2. Review your Submission Details and access your Turnitin report. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
3. By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.

Submission Instructions

By Sunday at 11:59 PM ET, submit your work to your professor.

Grading Criteria

• Content and focus: Response addressed the subject matter of the assignment in a logical, cohesive manner; presents supporting material and evidence. Cites resources using APA format: 0 – 30 points
• Analysis and critical thinking: The student’s response indicates a level of knowledge of the material that is based on analysis and evaluation. (The student has thought about and understands the topic.); the student’s response indicates the ability to synthesize and apply the material learned: 0 – 10 points
• Writing style, grammar, sentence structure, APA, and research: Sentences are consistently clear, concise, well written; grammar and punctuation are correct. Correct use of APA style in body of paper and in bibliography; appropriately references all research sources: 0 – 5 points