The research paper for this course is an 8-10 page, double-spaced, typed paper on the topic of a special population in prison. You may choose from one of the following eight prison populations listed below. Write the paper using APA style of writing and answer the following questions.
1. Describe or define the prison population you have chosen to write about.
2. How does our society view this special population?
3. Do prisons provide any special services for this population and what kinds of services?
4. Include a brief case study or example.
5. Conclude your paper with your own views – why you chose this population and how you believe they should be treated while incarcerated.
AIDS Victims, Disabled, Elderly/Geriatric, Female Offenders, Lifers, mentally ill, seriously ill…
2019 – Checkpoint: CRJ 302
2019 – Checkpoint: CRJ 302
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Identify the functions of corrections SLO 1.3
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threshold: 18.63 25 pts
Student rigorously identifies the functions of corrections.
21.13 pts
Student significantly identifies the functions of corrections.
18.63 pts
Student identifies the functions of corrections.
16.13 pts
Student minimally identifies the functions of corrections.
0 pts
Student does not identify the functions of corrections. / 25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Critically examine the impact of crime on victims SLO 2.6
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threshold: 18.63 25 pts
Student rigorously examines impact of crime on victims.
21.13 pts
Student significantly examines impact of crime on victims.
18.63 pts
Student examines some impact of crime on victims.
16.13 pts
Student minimally examines impact of crime on victims.
0 pts
Student does not examine impact of crime on victims. / 25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Identify and evaluate ethical issues in corrections SLO 4.3
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threshold: 18.63 25 pts
Student rigorously identifies and evaluates ethical issues in corrections.
21.13 pts
Student significantly identifies and evaluates ethical issues in corrections.
18.63 pts
Student identifies and evaluates ethical issues in corrections.
16.13 pts
Student minimally identifies and evaluates ethical issues in corrections.
0 pts
Student does not identify and evaluate any ethical issues in corrections. / 25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Assess the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues SLO 5.4
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threshold: 18.63 25 pts
Student rigorously articulates the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues.
21.13 pts
Student significantly articulates the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues.
18.63 pts
Student articulates the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues.
16.13 pts
Student minimally articulates the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues.
0 pts
Student does not articulate the impact of socioeconomic class on justice issues. / 25 pts
Total Points: 0
