impact of privatisation on probation services

SC6000 – Essay (Exam Replacement)

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1. Critically discuss the impact of privatisation on probation services and consider whether the move to bring probation back under public ownership is justified?
2. ‘Prison Works?’ Critically assess this statement with reference to key justifications for punishment.
3. Youth offenders are children first and should be supported through community sentencing measures rather than custodial sentences. Discuss
4. Critically assess the treatment of those with mental health problems in the UK prison system.
5. The use of long-term solitary confinement in US ‘Supermax’ prisons may be referred to as torture; discuss with reference to the impact it has on prisoners.
6. Critically discuss at least two of the main issues raised in relation to mass imprisonment in 13th, the 2016 documentary by Ava DuVernay.
7. Is it reasonable to consider alternatives to imprisonment for women? Discuss in relation to concerns regarding the imprisonment of women.