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According to Brandon Matthews (video we watch during my Lecture), what is the main problem he sees in the US criminal justice system? What does he propose as the solution? Do you find his argument convincing? Why or why not?*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

Identify and discuss what you believe are the three most important principles of effective intervention, including why you believe each is particularly important/effective.*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

As part of my lecture video this week, what do I discuss about how a common idea/concept like “justice” can be a challenging part of a discussion/debate on criminal justice topics? How do I relate this to a court’s sentencing decisions?*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

In your opinion, which of the major historical figures examined in this chapter (Montesinos, Maconochie, Crofton, and Brockway) was most influential in what would become modern parole in the US and other countries? Why (justify your choice)?*** Remember that copying/pasting from our eBook/course materials, the internet, or using AI like ChatGPT to “write” your answer violates my Academic Integrity policy. USE YOUR OWN WORDS or, if you are unable to do that, properly quote/informally cite them as I discuss in the Academic Integrity section of the Syllabus ***

As I discuss in my video lecture this week, Nebraska’s sentencing model is more similar to Texas’ unstructured sentencing system, rather than North Carolina’s more structured sentencing grid/guidelines.

Byock also argues that within universities the culture of curative medication is stressed. This is a problem the values of caring are subordinate. Thus healthcare professionals produced by these universities are not equipped to help the terminally ill. 

The first permanent English settlement was __________.

In the video, “I’m Here Too” teenage girl (the narrator) argues that she seems to have “the perfect life”, but that she feels alone.  

Byock argues that we need to change our society because it is unfair that dying persons feel a drain on their family, physically and financially, and will be a burden. 

An encomienda was a _________________.