Rehabilitation has remained a focus of our correctional system

Rehabilitation has remained a focus of our correctional system in today’s society, despite its decline over the last few decades. What do you think is the purpose of rehabilitation? Do you believe rehabilitation is important for the betterment of a prison inmate? Why or why not? Would the type of criminal or length of sentence have an influence on the implementation or effectiveness of rehabilitation? Explain your answers.

Based on your reading, how effective is parole? Which types of parole are the most effective? Explain your rationale. Do you think parole should be abolished altogether or reinvented? Explain your answer. Is parole relevant within the scope of corrections in today’s society? Why or why not?