The ability to conduct research using state corrections data is a valuable skill to have not only for this course but for further study in the criminal justice field. It is also a valuable skill for practicing professionals.
Prompt
In a short paper, respond to the questions below about sentencing policies and the demographics of offenders. Summarize your research from available resources that describe corrections in your selected state.
What type of sentencing is employed in your selected state?
What is the current sentencing philosophy in the state?
Since when has this philosophy been in place?
What was the impact on the prison population?
What are the demographics of offenders in your state in terms of the criteria below?
Age
Race
Gender
Incarceration rate
Education level
Whether or not offenders had substance abuse problems at time of incarceration (if available)
What to Submit
Your milestone should be about 1 to 2 pages in length, with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
AI Usage
If you use gen AI tools to support your work on this assignment, be sure to follow these AI usage guidelines. You must acknowledge your use of these tools in your work. Guidelines on how to cite AI tools can be found in this Shapiro Library guide.
