Debate on Special Populations in Corrections
Select one of the following 4 groups to discuss:
mentally ill offenders
sex offenders
HIV-/AIDS-related offenders
elderly offenders
Make a compelling argument that prison resources should be allocated to one of the above-specialized groups. After making your argument, discuss with a fellow student why your group should be selected over theirs. Then assess the intended and unintended consequences of focusing greater resources on one group compared to equal distribution among all groups.