Exam 11: The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

The term ________________ shaming refers to Braithwaite's idea that some type of punishment can lead to a reduction of recidivism as long as it is not banishment and induces healthy shame in the individual.

More than 40 percent of state prison beds are managed by private companies.

Discuss the impact of the corrections subculture on the workplace behavior of correctional officers.

Fogel's idea that the punishment of an individual should be limited by the seriousness of the crime is referred to as the _____________ model.

You are a prosecutor preparing a case. The facts of the case support a charge of either capital murder or first- degree murder, but you are not sure how you feel about the morality of the death penalty. You have asked for opinions from other prosecutors in your office. Mary comes to your office and argues in favor of charging capital murder. She believes that capital punishment is just a proportional punishment. Mary's point of view reflects which ethical system?