510 discussion 1 (250 words)
In Chapter 12 of the text, the authors discuss the four generally recognized justifications for prisons. Analyze each of the four justifications. From your perspective, are any of these justifications ethically flawed, illogical, or simply controversial? Explain why. How do you reconcile these justifications with the moral foundations of criminal guilt?
In your responses, challenge your peers using an opposing position, explaining why the justifications discussed are ethical and logical.
Souryal, S. S., & Whitehead, J. T. (2019). Ethics in Criminal Justice (7th ed.). Taylor & Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780429682162
510 discussion 2 (250 words)
As technology continues to advance, electronic monitoring has become a common tool in the criminal justice system. Discuss whether valid ethical dilemmas exist regarding the use of electronic monitoring.
In your responses to your peers, state your position, provide an ethical theory to support your position, and present additional or alternative theories to your peers’ positions.
510 paper
Research programs offered in Correctional Institutions in your state, the federal system, or nationally. These can include but are not limited to rehabilitation training and education programs, and substance abuse counseling.
- Summarize the program you are discussing.
- What are the successes and challenges of this program?
- How do you reconcile this program with the four justifications for punishment following a determination of criminal guilt?
- What are the important ethical and legal values around this program?
- What is one ethical theory and Master from Chapter 4 who would support such a program?
This paper should be a minimum of 750 words and no more than 1000 words,
Souryal, S. S., & Whitehead, J. T. (2019). Ethics in Criminal Justice (7th ed.). Taylor & Francis. https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780429682162
535 discussion 1 (250 words)
What is the best approach to justifying a budget request, e.g., statistics, measured performance, or others?
Chen, G. G., Weikart, L. A., & Williams, D. W. (2014). Budget Tools: Financial Methods in the Public Sector (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781483324050
Chapter 14 and 17
535 discussion 2 (250 words)
In addition to a cost-benefit analysis, what other assessment tool would you use to evaluate the feasibility of a capital improvement project? Discuss how the additional method is applied.
Chen, G. G., Weikart, L. A., & Williams, D. W. (2014). Budget Tools: Financial Methods in the Public Sector (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9781483324050
535 paper (750-1000 words)
Find a government budget that is based on Performance Budgeting criteria. Within this budget, select two performance objectives and explain the "Statement of Need" for each, as well as how the objectives will be measured. Government budgets are public records and can be found online.