Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Time for Alternatives

Posted on April 2, 2010 by anfitzgerald

 By Alexaundra Fitzgerald The aims of punishment are incapacitation, rehabilitation, deterrence, and retribution. Today the focus of the criminal justice system is incapacitation. Incapacitation is pursued through the incarceration of offenders in private and public prisons. The prison system is … Continue reading →

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Implementing the Rights Everyone Has

Posted on April 2, 2010 by edwardeichler

By Edward Eichler An impoverished young Cambodian boy attempts to steal a bicycle. He is arrested, tortured by the police, and ends up in prison. Under the law, he has certain rights, including the right to a defender. But in … Continue reading →

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