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 What are the historical differences among probation, parole, and community-based alternatives to incarceration?Briefly discuss the issues involved in the administration of policies and procedures related to corrections, probation, parole, and community-based alternatives to incarceration

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In 1/2 to 1 page of single-spaced text for each question below, respond to each of the following 7 discussion items; citations are encouraged as well as a reference page at end of the assignment:

Describe the historical context of American corrections.

List and briefly describe the 5 goals of corrections. Citing at least 2 sources, how effective has U.S. Corrections been at achieving these 5 goals?

Discuss the differences and similarities in the roles between the Pennsylvania and Auburn systems.

What are the historical differences among probation, parole, and community-based alternatives to incarceration?

Briefly discuss the issues involved in the administration of policies and procedures related to corrections, probation, parole, and community-based alternatives to incarceration

Identify and briefly discuss 4 group treatment modalities used in prisons to attempt to rehabilitate prisoners.

Discuss the role of criminal sanctions in rehabilitating offenders.

Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your local health care delivery system.Describe the services provided by the health department

Community health

The discussion board is aligned with the module objective “Develop the implementation of population-focused care through the nursing process, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills.” After completing the assigned reading for module 4, consider the healthcare delivery system in your community.

As part of the discussion you will:

Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your local health care delivery system.

Locate your local health department (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania). If you live in a small community, look in the county seat. You may find the information online, or you may need to visit. Include the following information in your initial post: (Do not copy and paste directly from the website – Use your own words)

Name of health department, location (address), phone number

Mission of the health department

Brief history of the health department

Name and credentials of the health commissioner

Describe the services provided by the health department

Description of the role of the public health nurse in community health

Description of the health department’s emergency planning components

What health services are not provided that the student believes should be added

Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania