Does a community service sentence increase or decrease recidivism rates? Is it rehabilitative or retributive in purpose and function? Do these sentences make punishment seem like a joke when famous actors or sports personalities serve them?

Academic references may not include your text or required readings for this course. They must be peer-reviewed professional journal articles found in the school online library. Wikipedia, magazines (like Police Chief or Law & Order), news articles, FBI Bulletins and Google-sourced web sites are not considered academic references.

Naturally additional references, both academic and non-academic, may be used and are encouraged. This is a discussion forum and should be used as such