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Library Resources for CJ521

Sentencing Trends and Incarceration

For the unit 3 Discussion Board post you must address the following issues:

Sentencing

Of the three main types of sentencing, determinate, indeterminate, and mandatory sentencing, which do you find most effective, and why? What are potential unintended consequences of these types of sentencing?

The suggested keywords below can be tried on the Find page of this guide or in the Library database ProQuest. 

  • criminal sentencing
  • determinate criminal sentencing
  • indeterminate criminal sentencing
  • mandatory criminal sentencing

Prison Gangs

What are some of the main challenges of dealing with gangs in prison? What are some research methods and sources of information corrections staff might employ when dealing with gangs in prison? Use examples when possible in your answer and cite at least one outside source.

The suggested keywords below can be tried on the Find page of this guide or in the Library database ProQuest. 

  • prison gangs
  • prison gang management
  • prison gangs corrections management