Part 1

In today's correctional environment, it is very important to establish a method of correctional treatment.

In this assignment, you will address the following scenario:

• As a correctional administrator, you are in charge of a boot camp filled with males who were sentenced there as a last resort. The offenders have committed nonviolent crimes and have a minimum of a high school diploma.

If you were a correctional administrator, which correctional treatment model would you subscribe to? Explain your answer by giving examples on how the correctional treatment model would improve your facility.

Assignment Guidelines:

• Address the following in 3-5 paragraphs:

o Which of the 2 correctional treatment models would you apply to the above scenario? Why?

o Specifically, how would this model improve the facility?

o How would the scenario have to change for you to select the alternate model?

Part 2

There are 2 general models to consider when discussing treatment of offenders. First is the medical model, which focuses on psychological evaluation and creating a treatment plan that corresponds with the evaluation.

The second model is known as the psycho/social/behavioral model. This model uses several methods, including a risk assessment and a thorough treatment prescription process. The psycho/social/behavioral model looks at all aspects of the offender's life.

Compare and contrast the medical and psychological/sociological/behavioral models.

Assignment Guidelines:

• Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the 2 models of correctional treatment.

o What are the advantages and disadvantages of the medical model? Explain.

o What are the advantages and disadvantages of the psycho/social/behavioral model? Explain.

o How are these 2 models similar?

o Based on what you have found, which model do you believe is the most appropriate for assessing special-needs offenders?

• Compile your responses into a PowerPoint presentation of 7-10 slides.

o Be sure to include speaker notes for each slide.

Part 3

A 13-year-old boy living in urban poverty with his mother and six younger siblings is currently getting in trouble at school. He has never been in trouble before. But the teachers say he is becoming belligerent toward authority figures, sloppy in his schoolwork and ignoring friends he has had since kindergarten. He also is beginning to come to school with eyes glassy, bloodshot, half shut, a grin on his face, and loads of snacks. He used to be athletic but now he sits around and does not appear motivated to complete normal tasks he enjoyed last year. His mother has found small amounts of marijuana in the pockets of his jeans.

Assignment Guidelines

• In 5-7 paragraphs, address the following:

o What do you think might be motivating this 13 year old boy to use marijuana? Provide two different possible reasons.

- Would the reasons influence the type of drug he may be using? Explain.

o How do you feel about illegal recreational drug use? Explain.

o How do you feel about legal recreational drug use, such as alcohol or tobacco? Explain.

o Do you think abuse of legal drugs is as dangerous as abuse of illegal drugs? Why or why not?

o Are there any valid reasons for recreational drug use? Why or why not?

Part 4

You are working in a rehab center for teenagers who tell you that drugs get them through the day because school is boring, their families are dysfunctional, and that they use them because their friends pressure them. Some tell you that their parents, aunts, and uncles gave them their first exposure to marijuana, cocaine, and meth. Others say they just like how some drugs calm them down and others speed them up.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 4-5 pages:

o What are four common reasons why people begin to use mood altering substances? Explain.

- Briefly describe and summarize the four selected reasons.

o With regard to your selected reasons, answer the following questions:

- Once started, why do people continue to use mood altering substances? Explain in detail.

o What are recreational drugs? Explain.

o Since teens are most at risk for recreational drug use, what can be done to divert them away from recreational drug use? Explain.

- What does current research suggest with regard to persuading teens to not partake in drug use?

o Are the reasons for teen drug use and abuse different than those of adults? Explain.

• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style