Assignment Guidelines
•Address the following in 800–1,000 words:
◦Identify and discuss the historical development of corrections in the United States and its influences.
■How has corrections evolved since the early years of the United States? Explain.
■What were the major milestones in corrections throughout U.S. history? Explain.
◦Define penitentiary.
■From where was the concept derived? Explain.
◦Describe and explain the rationale behind the following models:
■Penitence model
■Reformatory model
■Medical model
■Reintegration model
■Community-based corrections
■Crime-control model
◦Discuss the major components and pros and cons of each above model.
■Which model is mainly used today? Provide examples.
•Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. (At least 2 reliable references)
Must have cover page, abstract, body, and reference page