One issue with female prisoners is the fact that they are sometimes a mother.  More than _________ of female prisoners in the state prison systems are mothers of a minor child.  With a little over half the population having minor children, this is an issue with custody of the child while mother is incarcerated. 

Vocational programs are designed to teach an inmate a marketable skill for reentry.  An example would be the inmate receives an education in construction/ framing.  The inmate is more likely to gain employment in construction related fields once he is released.  

The war of drugs has had a major impact on the incarceration rates and contributed to the over population of America’s prison system.  

Nearly 2/3rds of all prisoners,  never graduated from a high school.

Discuss the pros and cons to becoming a correctional officer. Give one of each.  

Parole is designated to be offered when a prisoner has proven that observation of the rules are paramount, their release will not depreciate justice, and the prisoner is not a threat to the safety of the public.

Nearly 2/3rds of all prisoners,  never graduated from a high school.

Unlike law abiding citizens, imprisoned offenders are the only people living in the United States today that have a constitutional right to basic health care.  (Estelle v. Gamble)

A prisoner has fulfilled his sentence of incarceration meeting all the requirements and stipulations.  This release would be considered mandatory.

Bonus – 5 points.   What has been your favorite topic of study in the course.  Please explain your interest.