Sentencing and Today’s Prison Crisis
What did tough-on-crime policies increase?
Increased incarceration rates despite declining crime
Fill in the blank: There is significant support in the criminal justice system for shaming _______ reintegrative shaming.
as a strategy to reduce crime, distinguishing between stigmatic and
What is the definition of Presentence Investigation?
Probation or parole officers often examine a convicted person's background before sentencing.
is the earth flat or round?
ROUND
What do high incarceration rates have?
High costs but little public safety benefit
What are judges utilizing to implement unique punishments?
Discretionary sentencing
What key factors is investigated before imposing a sentence?
offenders is a risk
Who is the U.S. President?
DONALD J TRUMP!!
What state introduced reforms favoring alternatives for nonviolent offenders?
Alaska
What is the other type of shaming discussed?
Reintegrative
What are the sources of information for presentence investigation?
FBI, Individual jurisdiction, The defendant
Who is the principal of CUHS?
CRAIG LION
What do reforms include?
Sentences modifications, drug law changes, probation/parole reforms, local jail use, early release, and juvenile sentencing charges
Name an alternative sanction to conventional sentencing.
community service, home detention, drug treatment, and other non-traditional options.
What are the 3 types of Presentence Investigation?
Detailed written report, criminal history (long term), Abbreviated written report (short term), Verbal report to court
What did the 2018 First State Act reduce?
Harsh federal sentences, especially for nonviolent drug offenses
What is the main task?
To report information to the judge about the defendant's background and help make a knowledgeable sentencing resolution