Discuss Theory and Practice of Corrections.

Identify and discuss intermediate sanctions. Include in your discussion the definition of an intermediate sanction and their value. How, and why, are states using these? 2. Using the intermediate sanctions discussed in this unit, select the two types that you think are the most effective to compare and contrast. In your comparison, be sure to identify why both are valuable. Additionally, identify what both do to make them the most effective. 3. Compare and contrast alternatives to incarceration. To do so, be sure to identify the pros and cons to diversion programs currently in practice, and describe their effectiveness, or lack of, within the criminal justice system.