Introduction To Corrections Ch 11

Chapter 11 Video Case: Migrants Describe Hunger and Solitary Confinement at For-Profit Detention Center: Discussion Questions

1. What is a special prison population? Why would illegal immigrants be identified as a special prison population? What types of issues arise for illegal immigrants that are incarcerated due to their status and for prison staff and officials who have to manage them?

2. Describe "David's" background from the video. What happened when "David" attempted to seek help or advice from his prison case manager and psychiatrist? What did "David" witness happening to other young immigrant detainees who refused medication?

Chapter 11 You Decide Part II - Justify Your Choices: Civil Commitment

1. The central issues in Civil Commitment revolve around the challenges and problems that sex offenders bring to prison, correction and court officials before, during and after their sentence. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions:

How did Megan's Law and the National Sex Offender Registry come into existence?

2. What do researchers believe are the key indicators that sex offenders released from prison will reoffend, and how do their recidivism rates compare to non-sex offenders?