Kaplan University Brian Wheeler CJ130: Introduction to Corrections Prof: Terry Campbell Unit 2

In this paper I’m going to describe how society’s response to crime impacts public policy, sentencing, practices, and correctional operations. Also an overview of the evolution of society’s views on crime and punishment. Along with need for crime and punishment. Fallowed up by the shift in sentencing laws and impact (prisons, Get Tough On Crime, present day). Fallowed up an emphasis on punishment or rehabilitation currently.
To start off First, what are some of society’s responses to crime? Some of responses are getting their voices heard through protesting, social networking threats, riots, boycotting, and even an act of terrorism. The society’s views on crime and punishment has evolved over a great period of time. (Siegel, 2014) In earlier years the law was based on religious beliefs and conservative ways of punishment, which consisted of the electric chair and hangings. This has changed over the years due to society and has took a more liberal views on the laws and claiming punishment. These views can be seen such as the accused proclaiming self-defense, proclaiming insanity, and the acceptance of advanced technology and science as a reference of evidence. So how does the public’s view on response to crime impacts public policy? The society’s outlook matters and it helps generate and design restrictions within the community and support public policy. (Siegel 2013)
This is seen when society keeps complaining about a certain item and at some point congress will change it to make society feel safe. If public