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Physics and Justice Topics

Power Point that explains the physics of a rainbow. What is a rainbow? What will affect if you see a rainbow or two? What do dispersion, refraction, and reflection have to do with rainbows?

Technical violations of parole, such as failing to inform a parole officer about a change in residence, contribute significantly to prison overcrowding. Evaluate the effectiveness of returning parolees to prison for technical violations. Should there be more leniency in handling these cases, or is strict enforcement necessary to maintain public safety and the integrity of the parole system? Discuss the benefits and problems associated with strict enforcement of technical violations, considering the potential impact on recidivism rates, prison overcrowding, and the successful reintegration of parolees into society. Be sure to include examples from the textbook in your answer.

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Reference  Siegel;, Larry.2018.Corrections Today.Boston, MA:Cengage

Victims of violence by intimate partners and family. In your opinion, what are the key issues with this topic?

(Rituals of Strain, IPV, and Familicide) Our argument is that structural factors are often overlooked. After addressing that question, watch the video below. What is your opinion of this “tool” some police departments started using over a decade ago to ID domestic violence victims at greatest risk? What seem to be the advantages? What about disadvantages?

Physics and Justice Topics

• What is a rainbow?,

• What will affect if you see a rainbow or two?,

• What do dispersion refraction and reflection have to do with rainbows?,

• Should there be more leniency in handling parole technical violations or is strict enforcement necessary?,

• What are the key issues regarding victims of violence by intimate partners and family, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of the police “tool” used to identify high-risk victims?

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Comprehensive General Answers

1️⃣ The Physics of a Rainbow
A rainbow is a meteorological and optical phenomenon caused by the interaction of sunlight with water droplets in the atmosphere. It occurs when sunlight enters a raindrop, slows down, bends (refracts), reflects off the inside surface of the droplet, and then exits, bending again as it leaves. This process separates white sunlight into its component colors — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet — creating a circular arc of color in the sky. Whether one sees a single or double rainbow depends on how many internal reflections occur inside the water droplets. A primary rainbow results from one reflection, while a secondary rainbow, fainter and reversed in color order, forms from two reflections. The principles of dispersion (light splitting into colors), refraction (bending of light as it enters a new medium), and reflection (light bouncing inside the droplet) all combine to create the beautiful arcs we recognize as rainbows.

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2️⃣ Technical Violations of Parole
Technical violations of parole, such as failing to report a change of address or missing a meeting with a parole officer, contribute heavily to prison overcrowding. Returning parolees to prison for these minor infractions is often ineffective, as it does little to rehabilitate individuals or reduce recidivism rates. According to Siegel (2018), strict enforcement may ensure accountability and protect public safety but can also lead to unnecessary incarceration of individuals who pose minimal risk. A more balanced approach would involve alternative sanctions, such as community service, counseling, or electronic monitoring. Leniency, when applied carefully, allows parolees to reintegrate successfully while conserving correctional resources. Strict enforcement may maintain the integrity of the parole system, but excessive punishment for minor violations undermines rehabilitation goals and strains the prison system.

Reference: Siegel, L. (2018). Corrections Today. Boston, MA: Cengage.