Mandatory minimum sentencing requires that offenders serve a predetermined term in prison for certain crimes. Judges are bound by law to enforce

 Mandatory minimum sentencing requires that offenders serve a predetermined term in prison for certain crimes. Judges are bound by law to enforce the mandatory minimum sentences. Explain the reasons why there have been calls to repeal or reform mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Based on your findings, are you in favor of repealing mandatory minimum sentencing … Read more

The juvenile justice system oversees adjudications for juvenile offenders in juvenile courts. A juvenile offender is a youth under the age of 18 or the age

The juvenile justice system oversees adjudications for juvenile offenders in juvenile courts. A juvenile offender is a youth under the age of 18 or the age of majority, depending on state statute. A juvenile, or delinquent, is said to commit delinquent acts rather than crimes. This language is consistent with the primary goal of the … Read more

Identify at least two challenges related to the treatment of mentally ill offenders in a forensic setting. Explain the challenges you selected and the ste

To prepare for this assignment: Review the Learning Resources for this week as well as the resources and consider the depictions of mentally ill offenders and the treatment challenges associated with them, the treatment approaches and programs available as well as the challenges to successful treatment outcomes. Select two challenges related to the treatment of … Read more

Review the article ‘Therapeutic Responses of Psychopathic Sexual Offenders: Treatment Attrition, Therapeutic Change, and Long-T

To prepare for this Discussion: Review the article “Therapeutic Responses of Psychopathic Sexual Offenders: Treatment Attrition, Therapeutic Change, and Long-Term Recidivism” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the efficacy of different treatment approaches for sex offenders. Identify a specific treatment approach for treating one group of sex offenders that is of particular interest to you. … Read more

Women as the Forgotten Offenders?? (7 points) Why ?are women in prison often referred to as the forgotten offenders??? ?Discuss at least two reasons

Women as the “Forgotten Offenders” (7 points)Why  are women in prison often referred to as the “forgotten offenders”?  Discuss at least two reasons presented in the chapter, including factors  related to institutionalized sexism and program availability for women  compared to men.  Challenges Faced by Incarcerated Mothers (6 points)Explain  the issues faced by incarcerated mothers in … Read more