4 criminology questions

Question One:

Courts are the segment of the criminal justice system responsible for imposing sentences on convicted offenders. Unless otherwise required as part of a mandatory sentencing structure, courts will often have a variety of alternatives when imposing punishment.

Compose an essay of 500 – 700 words that examines the role of court administrators with ensuring that the appropriate punishment is imposed when sentencing alternatives exist. For the purposes of this question the term "court administrators" is defined as judges and prosecutors. As part of your response provide examples of factors that must be considered when determining the appropriate sentence for an offender.

Question Two:

The correctional system has the responsibility of supervising offenders sentenced for crimes. This includes both incarcerated offenders, as well as offenders serving sentences in the community. As prison overcrowding has increased, the use of alternative punishments has become more popular as a means for reducing incarceration populations.

Compose an essay of 500 – 700 words that examines the importance of alternatives to incarceration as a means for controlling prison populations. As part of your response discuss the impact that alternative programs has had on the administration of correctional agencies from the perspective of both prisons and community programs.

Question 3:

Prisons are, in many respects, a microcosm of society. In 2030, the last baby boomer will turn 65 and one in five Americans will be older than 65. This aging population is also represented within the nation’s prisons system. The number of prisoners age 50 or older experienced a 330 percent increase from 1994 to 2011, therefore, the growth rate of older prisoners—especially those 65 and older—is expected to increase significantly.

Compose an essay in a minimum of 500 – 700 words, excluding the references, discussing the challenges associated with the incarceration of elderly prisoners.  In addition, describe in detail a plausible recommendation for the release of nonviolent, low-risk elderly prisoners.

Question 4:

Compose an essay in a minimum of 500-700 words, excluding the references, which is supported by a minimum of three (3) current, scholarly sources in which the in-text citations and references are formatted to APA – 7th edition.  Direct quotes cannot be used. Instead, paraphrase and cite.

There is obviously tremendous value in the establishment of veteran treatment courts, especially among those diagnosed with PTSD and/or a traumatic brain injury. Is there a need to create "First Responder Courts" given that many first responders, including those in law enforcement and corrections, suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD leading to many dying by suicide. Develop a persuasive argument both for and against the establishment of first responder courts.