You Are a Judge Who Has Been Asked by the Governor

question 33

Essay

You are a judge who has been asked by the governor of your state to discuss the various types of sentencing available to you.She wants you to describe the various forms of incarceration,discuss whether intermediate sanctions are useful and fair to the indigent,and explain whether probation poses any threat to the community.How will you help the governor understand what she wants to know?

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Definitions:

Abusive Behaviour

Actions that intentionally harm or create a risk of harm, physically or emotionally, towards others.

Organizational Politics

The actions and conduct engaged by people in a work environment to obtain authority, sway decision-making, and realize individual or collective ambitions.

Potentially Functional

Describes something that may serve a purpose or be useful in some way, though it may not currently be in operation or use.

Dysfunctional

Behaviors or characteristics that negatively impact the functioning of an individual, group, or organization, often leading to decreased performance or well-being.