Preparation for the Term Paper

As part of this course, you will be asked to write a Term Paper that seeks to explore the application of two theories to a particular form of crime. In preparation for this, it is crucial that you are able to examine a particular crime in the context of a response to it. One of the legislatives changes in the late 20th Century and early 21st Century was the increased usage of determinate sentencing strategies, such as mandatory minimums and three strikes laws. These sentencing strategies have had an especially noticeable effect on drug offenders. Answer the following questions in regard to these sentencing strategies:

1. Explain how the Classical School can be applied in these sentencing strategies.
2. Give two examples of how these sentencing strategies have changed the criminal justice responses to drug offenders.
3. Explain how these sentencing strategies have caused a disparity in the offender population in prisons and jails.

Each question should have a 1–2 paragraph answer in essay format. You must properly cite the sources used in your answers in APA style and provide a reference list at the end of the assignment.