List, and discuss 5 specific ways in which Cesare Beccaria’s work in Essays on Crimes and Punishment (1764) is still relevant to how offenders are treated in the criminal justice system today. Assignment Guidelines: · Research Cesare Beccaria, his contributions to penology, and his influence on modern corrections. · In 4–6 paragraphs, address the following: · List and explain 5 ways that his work is still relevant to corrections, criminal justice, and the treatment of offenders today. · Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. The classical view of punishment was fueled by the notion that offenders were evil men and women who had to be punished severely or killed for their egregious acts. It was felt that the demons that possessed the offenders would never leave except by expiation and punishment. As the influence of natural and social science grew, many individuals began to reexamine the widely accepted idea that crime resulted from demonic possession, free will, or mental imbalance. Positivists took a progressive stance and began to analyze the causes of crime and punishment. Prepare an essay (3–4 pages) on the differences between the classical and positivist approaches to punishment. Assignment Guidelines: · Use your course materials, the textbook, the Web resources, and the library to research the classical and positivist approaches to punishment. · In a Word document of 3–4 pages, address the following: · Identify 2 specific differences and 2 similarities between each perspective as it relates to punishment. · Examine 2 of the social arguments used to support both schools of thought. · Out of the 2 schools of thought, which do you agree with most? · Include 3 philosophical or social issues that could be used to support either model. · Reference all sources using APA style. Out of all of the Constitutional Amendments, the First Amendment truly embodies the foundation of the American way of life and is valued highly by American society. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes expressed the belief of many that free speech is essential for competition and the search for the truth. Freedom of speech is important to the United States because it allows for the evaluation and challenge of governmental abuses of power. Research the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and explain its major provisions and which ones are of significance to prisoners. Assignment Guidelines: · Using your course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the provisions of the First Amendment. · Select 3 of the major provisions, and explain why they are important to prisoners. · How has each provision been altered to accommodate both prisoners and prison officials? · Which provision do you feel is the most important? · Post a topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses pertaining to the information above. · Comment on 2 other students' topics, and offer additional information that supports their arguments, or explain to them why you ...

1. List, and discuss 5 specific ways in which Cesare Beccaria’s
work in Essays on Crimes and Punishment (1764) is still
relevant to how offenders are treated in the criminal justice
system today.
Assignment Guidelines:
· Research Cesare Beccaria, his contributions to penology, and
his influence on modern corrections.
· In 4–6 paragraphs, address the following:
· List and explain 5 ways that his work is still relevant to
corrections, criminal justice, and the treatment of offenders
today.
· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
The classical view of punishment was fueled by the notion that
offenders were evil men and women who had to be punished
severely or killed for their egregious acts. It was felt that the
demons that possessed the offenders would never leave except
by expiation and punishment.
As the influence of natural and social science grew, many
individuals began to reexamine the widely accepted idea that
crime resulted from demonic possession, free will, or mental
imbalance. Positivists took a progressive stance and began to
analyze the causes of crime and punishment.
Prepare an essay (3–4 pages) on the differences between the
classical and positivist approaches to punishment.
Assignment Guidelines:
· Use your course materials, the textbook, the Web resources,
and the library to research the classical and positivist
approaches to punishment.
· In a Word document of 3–4 pages, address the following:
· Identify 2 specific differences and 2 similarities between each
perspective as it relates to punishment.
· Examine 2 of the social arguments used to support both

2. schools of thought.
· Out of the 2 schools of thought, which do you agree with
most?
· Include 3 philosophical or social issues that could be used to
support either model.
· Reference all sources using APA style.
Out of all of the Constitutional Amendments, the First
Amendment truly embodies the foundation of the American way
of life and is valued highly by American society. Justice Oliver
Wendell Holmes expressed the belief of many that free speech
is essential for competition and the search for the truth.
Freedom of speech is important to the United States because it
allows for the evaluation and challenge of governmental abuses
of power.
Research the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and
explain its major provisions and which ones are of significance
to prisoners.
Assignment Guidelines:
· Using your course materials, textbook, and Web resources,
research the provisions of the First Amendment.
· Select 3 of the major provisions, and explain why they are
important to prisoners.
· How has each provision been altered to accommodate both
prisoners and prison officials?
· Which provision do you feel is the most important?
· Post a topic to the Discussion Board that contains your
responses pertaining to the information above.
· Comment on 2 other students' topics, and offer additional
information that supports their arguments, or explain to them
why you disagree with their selection of the most important
provision of the First Amendment.
The Ensign Amendment was passed in 1997, as Pub. L. No. 104-

3. 208 sec. 614. The Act prohibits the use of federal funds to pay
for the distribution of material that is sexually explicit or
features nudity. Explain the impact of the Ensign Amendment
on publications such as sports publications, educational
publications, or entertainment publications.
Assignment Guidelines:
· Using the course materials, textbook, and Web resources,
research the Ensign Amendment and prisoners' rights with
regard to the distribution of publications.
· In a Word document of 2–3 pages, address the following:
· Select 3 specific publications, and explain whether they would
be acceptable under the Ensign Amendment.
· For each selected publication, answer the following:
· Do you believe that the publication can be distributed to
prisoners using federal funds?
· Why or why not?
· Reference the Ensign Amendment to support your arguments.
· Do you agree with the provisions of the Ensign Amendment?
Explain.
· Save your file when finished, and submit it to your instructor.