Writing Assignment

Submission Guidelines: Minimum Word Count: 350 words (excluding any title information) Numbered Responses 12-Point Times New Roman Font; 1-Inch Margins, Double Spaced Include hyperlinks for any outside sources at the end of your document. This does not count toward the final word count. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in point deduction. Students must cite in- text and provide a full bibliography of sources at the end of your writing assignments. Please remember to edit your submission before posting, provide formatting within the text, use numerals (1, 2, 3, 4) to label your answers for specific questions, and always use APA Style for referencing. See link below. Writing Assignment #1, 50pts. – Second Chance Kids To complete this assignment, you must watch the PBS Frontline Documentary entitled Second Chance Kids. It can be found at the following links: After you watch this video, please answer the following questions: Briefly summarize the film that you watched (give me enough detail so I know you watched the entire film). (7 Points) What are your two takeaways you will have from this watching this film? (Label as 2a & 2b) (8 Points) The safety of citizens in society was discussed as a major setback regarding letting the convicted out of incarceration and in the community on parole in this film. How do you personally feel about the Supreme Courts decision of offering some incarcerated people a second chance in society? (4 Points) Should the immature brain development of juveniles be taken into consideration during the sentencing process? (Label as 4a) Is there currently too much importance placed on the developmental aspect of juveniles during sentencing or not enough? (Label as 4b) (8 Points) What sort of things do you feel the parole board should take into consideration in the hearings of these potential second chance citizens? (4 Points) The district attorney in this video did not show very much remorse when it came to the time that those going up for parole actually served of their sentence. How much of this time, if any, do you think should be served before the convicted are eligible for parole? (4 Points) Name one thing you would like to know more about after watching this film. Explain why. (5 Points) (10 Points) are reserved to grade for formatting, references (5pts.), critical content, and clear writing (5pts.), and ensuring all APA guidelines have been met.