1. The central issues in "The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections" revolve around the choices of three roles in the corrections system--prosecutors, judges, and prison wardensand how their choices affect prison populations and individual inmates' chances at not committing future crimes. In the scenarios presented in Prison Population and Sentencing Choices, you had to consider how these decisions affect prison populations and the individual inmate. Explain your choices in the scenario by addressing the following questions: Which perspective do you think offers the strongest explanation for reducing prison population and improving the chances of keeping inmates from committing future crimes? Which theoretical perspective do you believe offers the weakest explanation for reducing prison population and improving the chances of keeping inmates from committing future crimes? Explain why you selected these theories.

2. Each person who makes decisions regarding punishment for convicted individuals has their own perception of punishment and rehabilitation. This perception will influence the decisions they make in any case. Summarize what you see as the pros and cons of a prosecutor using punishments outside of prison when recommending sentencing for a convicted individual.