Introduction to Corrections-1

Instructional Objectives for this activity:Distinguish the differences among the types of sanctions.

Intermediate sanctions are used to keep offenders out of our overcrowded U.S prisons, and are a much less costly option than traditional imprisonment.

Please respond to all of the following prompts in the class discussion section of your online course:

  • Define what intermediate sanctions are and why we use them.
  • Provide two examples and discuss the effectiveness of each.
  • Please be sure to use statistics to support your response.