Describe the Medical Model of Parole

question 21

Essay

Describe the medical model of parole. What were its primary goals? Why did it lose favor?

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Definitions:

Strain Theory

The assertion that people experience strain when culturally defined goals cannot be met through socially approved means.

Visible Minorities

Relates to groups of people who can be distinguished from the majority population in a country or region based on their racial or ethnic characteristics, and are often underrepresented or face discrimination.

Low-income

Pertaining to individuals or families who earn significantly less than the average income for their society or geographic area.

Deviant

Behaviors or actions that deviate from the societal norm, which can be either negative or positive in nature.