Introduction to Criminal Justice

Lots of people (adults) are under correctional supervision (probation, jail, prison or parole) in the US every day. Here's the data latest official data from the USDOJ- Bureau of Justice Statistics Correctional Population US 2021.

Using the above document answer the following questions.

1. How is the term "community supervision rate"defined? 2. How is the term "parole population"defined? 3. How is the term "probation population defined? 4. What is the total number of adults under supervision of our adult correctional systems as of 12/31/2021? This would include those in jails, prisons, parole, or probation. Hint- you do not have to do the math; you will find the answer in a table or paragraph. 5. As of 12/31/2021, of the adult correctional system in the US, what percentage of that population was-

On Probation--

On Parole--

6. In Massachusetts, like other states, we keep a record of all criminal court appearances. We keep track of these through theDepartment of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS).This is the agency that is responsible for theCriminal Offender Record Information (CORI). You can find out more about CORI by visiting the site or by reviewing the MA Legal Help siteMA Legal Help. https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-criminal-offender-record-information-cori

Discuss why you think CORI should or should not be reformed and what changes you would like to see made and why. If you do think it is okay as it is, talk about your reasons.