Answer to Question #240831 in English for James

Question

Question 5

5.1 List four interest groups (non-governmental organisations, unions, etc.) that have an 

interest in correctional services, offenders, and correctional officials. (4)

5.2 For each interest group mentioned in 5.1, provide reasons for your answer and indicate 

the influence, if any, it has on the functioning of the

a)

b)

c)

d)

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Answer 1

5.1 The four non-governmental organizations interested in correctional services, offenders, and correctional officials are; National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD), Corrections Corporation of America and Wackenhut Corrective Corporation, Avalon Correctional Services Inc., and the Corrections Corporation of America.

5.2 Reasons for your answer and indicate the influence, if any, it has on the functioning of the

a) National Council on Crime and Delinquency deals with constructing more prisons in the U.S to accommodate more prisoners.

b) Corrections Corporation of America and Wackenhut Corrections Corporations manage crime through stabling policies that govern crime.

c) Avalon Correctional Services Inc. provides housing, food, counseling, training, and many other services to those in our care.

d) Corrections Corporation of America is a private organization that owns and manages private prisons and detention centers and operates others on a concession basis.