Criminal Offenders

The U.S. Correctional System can serve two specific functions in relation to criminal offenders. First, it can serve as a tool for punishing the offender and making the offender pay for his or her crimes. Second, it can serve as a means to rehabilitating the offender and preparing him or her for successful reentry into society.

Write a 800 word essay answering the following questions:

How does the correctional system punish offenders?
How does the correctional system rehabilitate offenders?
Which method is more effective in reducing crime?
Research a method for punishing or rehabilitating offenders.
Use the literature and propose a solution or adjustment to the methods of punishment or rehabilitation.
Your paper must follow this format:

Page 1: cover/title page
Pages 2, 3, and 4: body of text
Page 5: reference page (list at least three sources on your reference page. Cite your sources.)
List at least three sources on your reference page.For more information on criminal offenders check on this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_offender