Overview In this assignment, you’ll examine the four major sentencing philosophi

Overview
In this assignment, you’ll examine the four major sentencing philosophies: retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, and rehabilitation. You’ll evaluate how federal sentencing guidelines have impacted disparity and discrimination in sentencing.
Action Items
In a paper of 1000-1200 words:
Summarize the four major sentencing philosophies and the arguments for and against them.
Explain which philosophy you believe is most represented in the U.S. justice system and why. (You will find the links listed under Additional Resources for this module useful for this.) https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2016/03/the-punishment-rate
Describe the positive and negative impacts of the federal sentencing guidelines. How have these guidelines impacted and/or influenced issues of overcrowding, conditions of confinement lawsuits, and high costs? http://knowledgecenter.csg.org/kc/content/using-evidence-based-practices-sentencing-criminal-offenders
Support your conclusions with information from your textbook and other sources.
Format your title page, paper, and citations according to APA guidelines. You do not need to include an abstract. You must include a references page. The title and references pages do not count toward your word total requirement.
Carefully proofread your writing.