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Elements of All Classification Systems

Audio Link: http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=89505615&m=89505017

In this interview, a judge discusses how she makes sentencing decisions for offenders.

1. What factors does this judge consider when making a sentencing decision?
2. How does she feel about sentencing guidelines judicial discretion?
3. What are reactions to people who reoffend?

Inmate Needs, Services, and Housing and the Classification Team
Web Link:  http://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/policy_procedure_manual/A700.pdf

This document reveals the purpose and organization behind unit management within North Carolina's Department of Corrections.

1. How does North Carolina's Department of Corrections describe its unit management team’s process and purpose?

Reclassification Process
Video Link:  http://www.ksfy.com/home/headlines/Prison-garden-helps-inmates-turn-over-new-leaf-305623221.html

This video shows how inmates in an minimum-security unit are participating in a gardening project.

1. How do the inmates talk about the gardening project in which they are participating?
2. How does this project reflect classification and rehabilitation?