The state I’m choosing is Iowa, but I don’t know where to research.
The state I’m choosing is Iowa, but I don’t know where to research. Can you please help or guide me with the
following questions? Please see below
What type of sentencing is employed in your selected state?
What is the current sentencing philosophy in the state?
Since when has this philosophy been in place?
What was the impact on the prison population?
What are the demographics of offenders in your state in terms of the criteria below?
o Age
o Race
o Gender
o Incarceration rate
o Education level
o Whether or not offenders had substance abuse problems at time of incarceration (if available)
Thank you!