- Based on what you learned about the different rationales for punishment in Chapters 8 and 9, which of our
model countries seem to genuinely believe in rehabilitation? Incapacitation? Retribution? - What factors do you believe contribute to high occupancy rates? Why does the United States have a much
higher incarceration rate than most other countries? - Refer to the web page with the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Offenders at
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/ treatmentprisoners.htm and discuss the degree to which they are
implemented in our model countries. Which standards do you believe are most difficult to achieve? Why? - Explain what strategies for reducing prison crowding you believe to be most effective.
- In light of some countries’ abuses in the use of incarceration and violations of prisoners’ rights, what can be
done to influence a country to change its policies? What might be the limits to the enforcement of such
policies?
Chapter 10 - Use the chapter and the Internet to find out the major reasons for terrorism in the Middle East. What is the
relationship between the Middle East and Al-Qaida? - Why has “homegrown” religious terrorism emerged as the most serious and common form of terrorism in the
United States today? - Explain the possible reasons why the data on terrorist activity reflects such a significant change in the last 10
years.
Chapter 11 - Should the United States try to control drug production at the source through the use of U.S. troops, agents,
and money, or should it concentrate on controlling traffic and consumption within the United States? - Invite a federal agent to your class and discuss some ways that organized crime may affect your community
or city. - What are ways in which products and services can be better protected against exploitation by organized
crime? - Of all the possible responses to organized crime and drug trafficking, which do you believe is the most
effective? Why?
Chapter 12 - Age has historically been used to determine whether someone should be responsible for his or her behavior.
Do you think this is the best method? Any other ideas? - List and rank relative to their level of usefulness the three main philosophies of dealing with juveniles. Be
able to support your position. - Why is rehabilitation the main form of treatment of juveniles around the world?
- If you were asked to determine the extent and kind of delinquent activity in a town or country, what kind of
data would you utilize? - In your view, what is the best method for the prevention for juvenile delinquency?
- Describe at least one unique feature of juvenile justice in each of our model countries.