Discussion Question

The purpose of this question is to assess your knowledge and understanding of the relevant concepts presented in the readings, lectures, and video. This requires that you submit a well-reasoned and appropriately supported post, using correctly formatted APA citings and references, regarding the shift in philosophy and goals of sentencing reform.

For this discussion address the following:

Compare and contrast contemporary reasoning for adopting more fixed sentencing schemes with the reasoning for maintaining indeterminate sentencing. Evaluate the philosophical foundations and history.