New Assignment; Those charged with sentencing embraces a number of philosophies to sometimes satisfy the seemingly conflicting goals of retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and restoration. The means to accomplish those tasks have traditionally been comprised of fines, probation, imprisonment, and death. To adapt to the financial, social, and international pressures, the criminal justice system has experimented with mandatory, indeterminate, and structured sentencing. However, each offender-based alternative must be viewed with in the light of its impact on the recidivism, victims, and society at-large. Beginning with the material conveyed in the assigned reading and presentation, select two scholarly articles from the university criminal justice databases, and integrate those resources to discuss the practical implications of alternative and innovative sentencing options. Finally, integrate within your discussion the impact of a Judeo-Christian viewpoint on the viability of such new sentencing options. Discussion Board Rubric Criterion Points Possible Points Given & Comments from Instructor Students critically interact with the course reading material. 20 Students reference and integrate information from at least two pertinent journal articles published within the last three years (for DB’s 2, 3, & 4 only). 10 Major points are supported by the following: 1. Course reading material, journal articles, lecture material, or Scripture references. 2. Constructive examples that demonstrate the reader’s understanding of the topic (pertinent conceptual or personal examples are acceptable). 3. Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts). 20 Clarity is a very important part in graduate writing. Ideas must be presented clearly and articulately. 20 Spelling, Grammar, and APA formating 10 Word-count sufficient (400 words). · 5 points will be deducted for every 25 words short of the minimum – Postings under 200 words will receive no credit. -- Replies · Two replies are required. Each reply is worth 10 points and must add a substantive response/critique to the original thread. 20 TOTAL SCORE 100 .

1. New Assignment;
Those charged with sentencing embraces a number of
philosophies to sometimes satisfy the seemingly conflicting
goals of retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation,
and restoration. The means to accomplish those tasks have
traditionally been comprised of fines, probation, imprisonment,
and death. To adapt to the financial, social, and international
pressures, the criminal justice system has experimented with
mandatory, indeterminate, and structured sentencing. However,
each offender-based alternative must be viewed with in the light
of its impact on the recidivism, victims, and society at-large.
Beginning with the material conveyed in the assigned reading
and presentation, select two scholarly articles from the
university criminal justice databases, and integrate those
resources to discuss the practical implications of alternative and
innovative sentencing options. Finally, integrate within your
discussion the impact of a Judeo-Christian viewpoint on the
viability of such new sentencing options.
Discussion Board Rubric
Criterion
Points
Possible
Points Given & Comments from Instructor

2. Students critically interact with the course reading material.
20
Students reference and integrate information from at least two
pertinent journal articles published within the last three years
(for DB’s 2, 3, & 4 only).
10
Major points are supported by the following:
1.
Course reading material, journal articles, lecture material, or
Scripture references.
2.
Constructive examples that demonstrate the reader’s
understanding of the topic (pertinent conceptual or personal
examples are acceptable).
3.
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing
implications, comparing/contrasting concepts).
20

3. Clarity is a very important part in graduate writing. Ideas must
be presented clearly and articulately.
20
Spelling, Grammar, and APA formating
10
Word-count sufficient (400 words).
·
5 points will be deducted for every 25 words short of the
minimum – Postings under 200 words will receive no credit.
--
Replies
·
Two replies are required. Each reply is worth 10 points and
must add a substantive response/critique to the original thread.
20

4. TOTAL SCORE
100