Punishment & Sentencing : Lesson 9

Lesson 9 will discuss the six forms of punishment, the reasoning and for sentencing criminals, indeterminate and determinate sentencing, and why sentencing reform has occurred. The students will learn why there is a difference between the sentence imposed and time served, and who has input in sentencing (as well as pros and cons of victim impact statements). Finally, the students will learn about death penalty sentencing as well as the main issues in the death penalty debate.