Discussion

This is discussion question one of eight. This discussion question is based on chapter four of the text and chapter four of the PowerPoint presentation and the class discussion. This discussion question opens on 02/03/2026 at 7:00 a.m. and closes on 02/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m. You are required to develop a response for this discussion question and post your response on Canvas. The minimum response for a discussion question is 1 and 1/2 pages (or approximately 750 words). You are not required to respond to other members of the class. You are not required to use an outside source for your response, but if you do use an outside source (e.g., academic journal), the source must be referenced in accordance with APA standards (an in-text citation, and a full APA reference at the end of your response). The use of any form or type of AI in the development of a response is prohibited and if used will be considered plagiarism and no points will be awarded for such a response. Your response must be grammatically correct and no misspelled words – points will be deducted for misspellings and grammatical errors. Responses will not be accepted after the due date and time. This question is designed to encourage you to read the text and engage in critical thinking regarding the topic. Discussion question one based on chapter four: Discuss the or goals of sentencing/punishment and why wrongful convictions occur. American Corrections Todd Clear, 13th Edition send them this. Its the book to get the information from