You Live and Work in Oregon as a State Representative

question 12

Essay

You live and work in Oregon as a state representative. There is increasing tension between local law enforcement and the governor, who wants more control in parole and probation supervision. You have to discuss the pros and cons of each side to the opposing side. What will you say to each? Use the Oregon Community Corrections Act from Box 2.1 of the text as a model for how things work in your state.

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Definitions:

ICU

Intensive Care Unit, a specialized department in a hospital that provides intensive care medicine.

Priming

A psychological concept where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Cleansed Hands

A metaphorical term denoting a state of having no involvement or being free of guilt in a situation or wrongdoing.

Rosenthal and Jacobson

Researchers known for their study on the "Pygmalion Effect," demonstrating how teacher expectations can significantly impact student performance.