Exam Content
As someone who wants to understand criminal justice, consider the role of the individual vs. the community in the rehabilitation process. If we seek to intervene and help individuals, who can best help? How can they help?
Consider the content discussed in Chapter 12 of Introduction to Criminal Justice.
Describe the concept of “Intermediate Sanctions.”
Write a 525- to 700-word case analysis describing the use of intermediate sanctions in criminal sentencing. What support services can be provided in Anthony’s case?
Consider the following scenario:
Anthony is a member of your community who has been arrested many times for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He also has been convicted of a D.U.I. In the instant offense, Anthony was arrested for public intoxication again, after being observed walking home from a nearby bar.
Analyze the support services available in your community that can intervene with or help Anthony in this situation. Who might be able to intervene, and how might those individuals take on individual, societal, and organizational roles to assist Anthony?
- Identify the key problems and issues facing Anthony in the scenario.
- What services and support does Anthony need?
- Evaluate the role of individuals in the rehabilitation process. How can a community agency/organization assist in the rehabilitation process?
- What role might society have in Anthony’s rehabilitation?
- Of the rehabilitation options available, which might you choose to help with Anthony’s rehabilitation? Why?
