Join us on Wednesday, November 18th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm to discuss complex political issues relating to prisons with Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Merken!
Anyone can join in to respectfully voice their own opinions on the controversial topics or listen to the opinions of others. Either way, this is a great learning experience to get informed on the issues, as well as being able to express your own opinion!
Topics will include (but are not limited to):
What purpose should prisons in our Criminal Justice System serve?
Are the current conditions of prisons appropriate and what would the ideal conditions of a prison be?
Should inmates be required or have the opportunity to participate in labor programs, if so–should they be compensated for their work?
Should inmates have the opportunity to pursue an education and should they have the opportunity to acquire a college diploma?
Are private prisons proving as an effective measure to reduce the cost of incarceration and should they continue to be utilized?
What types of punishment in prisons are justifiable–solitary confinement, death penalty, etc.
We may not get through all of these topics, however if their are topics that you are interested, don’t hesitate to let us know and we can think about discussing them at a later date!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email clubpols@iusb.edu!
Zoom ID: 893 8719 4262
Note: For the privacy of participants, the discussion will not be recorded.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/3538151452890192
https://titanatlas.iusb.edu/event/6600181