Rainbows & Justice
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?
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• 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?, 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?
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🌈 Physics of a Rainbow (General Explanation)
A rainbow is a circular arc of colors in the sky caused by the interaction of sunlight with raindrops. When sunlight enters a raindrop, it refracts (bends), causing white light to spread into different colors — a process called dispersion. The light then reflects off the inside surface of the raindrop and refracts again as it exits. Each wavelength bends at a slightly different angle, so colors spread into a visible spectrum from red (least bent) to violet (most bent). Whether a person sees a rainbow depends on the position of the sun (must be behind the observer and low in the sky), the presence of water droplets ahead, and the viewing angle (~42° for a primary rainbow). A double rainbow occurs when light reflects twice inside the raindrop, producing a secondary arc with reversed colors at a larger angle (~50–53°). The brightness and visibility of both primary and secondary rainbows are affected by droplet size, sunlight intensity, and atmospheric conditions.
🚔 Technical Parole Violations & Prison Overcrowding
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Technical violations — such as missing appointments or failing to report residence changes — contribute substantially to prison overcrowding because individuals are re-incarcerated without committing new crimes. Strict enforcement is often justified as necessary to preserve parole accountability and public safety. However, according to Siegel (2018), the majority of these violations do not pose direct threats, suggesting that automatic imprisonment may be disproportionate and costly.
Leniency and graduated sanctions—like increased supervision, mandatory check-ins, or support services—can help parolees succeed in the community. Siegel (2018) notes that when parole focuses on rehabilitation instead of punishment, recidivism rates decrease. Many technical violations occur due to unstable housing, lack of employment, transportation issues, or substance dependence—structural barriers that strict punishment does not address. Returning people to prison may disrupt jobs, families, and treatment programs, making reintegration even harder.
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