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Understanding Correctional Facilities: Punishments, Parole, and Capital Punishment in the U.S.

This overview explores the realities of correctional facilities in the U.S., detailing what happens if one is found guilty of a crime. It covers key aspects like probation, imprisonment, and the consequences of good behavior that may lead to parole. The section on capital punishment highlights the various methods and statistics regarding executions, including public opinions in states like Ohio. The influence of the Eighth Amendment on sentencing practices and the ongoing debate about fairness in these systems are also addressed.

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Understanding Correctional Facilities: Punishments, Parole, and Capital Punishment in the U.S.

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  1. Correctional Facilities • What happens if you are found guilty of a crime? • YOU GO TO JAIL!!

  2. Famous Prison in OhioMansfield Penitentiary

  3. Punishments for people who are guilty • Probation • You remain free in society, but under supervision of a parole officer. • In 2000, more than 3.8 million lived on probation. • Imprisonment • Hard time! • The Jail House! • The Pen! • In 2009, more than 1.9 million people were in prison!

  4. What happens if you are a good prisoner? • You might get parole • Early release from prison. • Can be offered by judges for “good behavior” • Usually comes with specific rules • Must report to parole officer often • Can not travel outside of the country

  5. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT The ultimate punishment…

  6. BAILS, FINES AND PUNISHMENT • Eighth Amendment (1791): • Protects citizens from excessive bails or fines • Includes cruel and unusual punishment (death penalty)

  7. U.S. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

  8. HOW WE KILL THEM…. • 38 states have the death penalty • Public Hanging • Washington, Delaware and New Hampshire • Most states favor lethal injection • A handful still have firing squads and electrocutions on the books

  9. In U.S. 1000 executions since 1976, Eleven in CA Note: Since 2000 Ohio has killed 17 people

  10. Last ten years Over 100 wrongfully convicted individuals have been released through DNA testing 2009 Executions(59) Texas 23 Ohio 7 Oklahoma 6 Virginia 5 North Carolina 4 South Carolina 4 Alabama 2 Florida 2 Georgia 2 Nevada 2 Maryland 1 Arkansas 1 MORE NUMBERS

  11. OHIOANS AND THE PENALTY OF DEATH • March 2004 Field Poll: 68% of Ohioans in support of the death penalty • Gallup Poll 2005: 64% of Americans in support of the death penalty • Debate: • Is it administered fairly? • Are poor people and minorities adversely affected?

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