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American Corrections 10th Edition by Todd Clear, George Cole, Michael Reisi
Edition 10ISBN: 978-1133049739American Corrections 10th Edition by Todd Clear, George Cole, Michael Reisi
Edition 10ISBN: 978-1133049739 Exercise 2
What do you see as some of the advantages and disadvantages of the systems concept of corrections?
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Correctional system:
Correctional system is a challenging system with the twin goals of protection and punishment. Under this system various government agencies are working together with the sense of responsibility of protecting people from crimes and other dangers in the society. People who have committed crimes are separated from the society. Punishment and rehabilitation are the primary motives of the system of correction.
Advantages of the system concept of correction:
The correctional system is an integrated part of the criminal justice system which concentrates on the part of punishment, supervision, probation and parole of the convicted. Some of the advantages of the system of correction are stated below:
•It helps to reduce the crime rates and makes legal enforcement more successful.
•It is a helping hand to the judiciary to implement its legal responsibilities.
•Correctional system helps to reduce the rates of imprisonment and thus saves the exchequer's money as well as the prison counts in the country.
Disadvantages of the system concept of correction:
The correctional system has also got some disadvantages which makes the system inefficient. The disadvantages are stated below:
•Since the system is established in the recent past, it is not properly interpreted by the society.
•Existence of corruption and illegal activities in the system strains its integrity.
•Most of the people are having a negative attitude towards the prison, punishment and the correctional system.
Conclusion:
The system of correction plays a vital role in the effective implementation of the legal system in the nation. Though it comes directly under the government control, there are various advantages and disadvantages for the system. By reducing the disadvantages and enhancing the merit factors, the correctional system could be enforced in a more proper and effective manner.
Correctional system is a challenging system with the twin goals of protection and punishment. Under this system various government agencies are working together with the sense of responsibility of protecting people from crimes and other dangers in the society. People who have committed crimes are separated from the society. Punishment and rehabilitation are the primary motives of the system of correction.
Advantages of the system concept of correction:
The correctional system is an integrated part of the criminal justice system which concentrates on the part of punishment, supervision, probation and parole of the convicted. Some of the advantages of the system of correction are stated below:
•It helps to reduce the crime rates and makes legal enforcement more successful.
•It is a helping hand to the judiciary to implement its legal responsibilities.
•Correctional system helps to reduce the rates of imprisonment and thus saves the exchequer's money as well as the prison counts in the country.
Disadvantages of the system concept of correction:
The correctional system has also got some disadvantages which makes the system inefficient. The disadvantages are stated below:
•Since the system is established in the recent past, it is not properly interpreted by the society.
•Existence of corruption and illegal activities in the system strains its integrity.
•Most of the people are having a negative attitude towards the prison, punishment and the correctional system.
Conclusion:
The system of correction plays a vital role in the effective implementation of the legal system in the nation. Though it comes directly under the government control, there are various advantages and disadvantages for the system. By reducing the disadvantages and enhancing the merit factors, the correctional system could be enforced in a more proper and effective manner.
American Corrections 10th Edition by Todd Clear, George Cole, Michael Reisi
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