Sentencing philosophies and models are created by legislatures and imposed by courts. However, it falls upon our nation’s correctional institutions to administer the punishment defined by legislatures and imposed by courts.
Compare and contrast determinate vs. indeterminate sentencing models. Of the two, which do you believe is more effective in reducing recidivism rates? Explain and support your position with the research literature.
provide supporting materials (references/citations) to demonstrate/acknowledge the source of the information utilized to formulate the response.
