How Have Changes in Public Opinion Impacted the Release of Offenders

question 78

Essay

How have changes in public opinion impacted the release of offenders back into the community? Have these changes helped reduce recidivism rates?

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Biological compounds, like cortisol and adrenaline, released in response to stress that prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drive, including fear and pleasure.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder represents a psychiatric condition initiated by the experience or observation of a frightening event, with key features including profound anxiety, nightmares, and flashbacks.

White Female

A demographic category referring to women identified as white through racial or ethnic classification systems.