International trade is not one of the four approaches to prison industry.

Identify two top standards that should be included in the hiring process of correctional officers. (No less than one full paragraph per answer for the two standards.)

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

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

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.