Post by Diana Rhoads on Feb 17, 2016 15:03:17 GMT
Critical Thinking Worksheet: Crime and Punishment
1. State the problem as simply and clearly as you can.
After deciding she could not tolerate prison, Doris escaped from prison using a work pass to walk away with the assistance of her grandfather. Doris evaded capture for 34 years, living with her “secret” not telling even her family.
Doris lived a clean, drug free life and a model citizen. She raised a family but was always worried that the day might come that her past would catch up with her.
2. Describe the values and point of view of Doris Drugdealer.
In 1974 at the age of 19, strapped for cash, living on her own, earning a minimum wage, it appears that she fell into an opportunity for making for money. Selling heroin within a possible drug ring. She ended up selling $200 worth of heroin to undercover police officers.
34 years later after leading a model citizen life, she called herself a “stupid little…hippie-ish…a pothead.
3. Describe the values and point of view of her husband.
He continues to love his wife –she is a great mother dedicated to raising her children to be responsible and to stay away from drugs. This is “ the worst thing to having a death in the family.”
4. Describe the values and point of view of her children.
This piece did not provide information regarding her children except to say that she has 3 children. However, in researching this story, one of her daughters had made a comment that she always wondered why her mother did not work steady and was not involved in some things like other mothers. Per one story, Doris, worked several jobs and when her social security number did not match up, she moved onto other jobs.
5. Describe and values and point of view of her neighbors.
This piece stated that a neighbor commented that it would not be useful to society for Doris to return to prison.
6. Describe the legal and societal issues.
First, she is defined as a “criminal.” She may have been caught up in a criminal subculture. An outgrowth of society’s unequal distribution of resources. Government and educators of criminal behavior point to the relationship between unemployment, poverty, slums and crime. Individual development patterns, family disorganization, faulty training and poor education are singled out as contributing causes of crime. Responsible criminal behavior must be directed not only at the offender but also the malfunctioning of the offenders environment—the community.
Legally, Doris sold $200 worth of heroin to an undercover police office and escaped from prison. No assisted her with filing an appeal—she probably didn’t know that was possible at 19 years of age. She still to pay for her crimes.
10-20 years appears to me to be a very harsh prison sentence for her original crime. In researching this story, she claims that she was offered probation. Per the story, no drugs were found in her apartment, only drug paraphernalia and pictures of her with what police say were other known drug dealers and $600 cash. She appears to be a non-violent first offender.
Her escape needs to be addressed as that is a very serious offense. There was not enough information regarding her grandfather.
7. After discussing the issues and looking at different points of view, what is your reasonable point of view. Why? Include a brief description of your values. Use the back of this sheet of paper to explain your point of view.
After considering the article and reviewing several excerpts, my point of view is that Doris still needs to complete at least probation, and possibly some time served for the escape. She ultimately still needs to pay her dues. However, 10-20 years is too harsh of a sentence for her first infraction. I do believe, Doris did not have the support she needed from the beginning from her family and or her legal counsel to fully explain to her any options that were possible such as an appeal or time off for good behavior, etc. I am bothered by her grandfather’s position to assist in her escape. I was unable to find out any information as to what his thought process was on this.
Escaping from prison and then being a model citizen could become the norm in society. She could learn from her experience and help other women in these situations. With probation, speaking engagements, talking to young impressionable youth. Through the article she was able to raise 3 children teaching them to be responsible citizens and to avid drugs use. She has the poor experience she went through as a guide in developing youth.
I do believe the governor should grant her clemency but with some time served for the escape and then probation with the goal of working with an organization that supports ethics and accountability.
1. State the problem as simply and clearly as you can.
After deciding she could not tolerate prison, Doris escaped from prison using a work pass to walk away with the assistance of her grandfather. Doris evaded capture for 34 years, living with her “secret” not telling even her family.
Doris lived a clean, drug free life and a model citizen. She raised a family but was always worried that the day might come that her past would catch up with her.
2. Describe the values and point of view of Doris Drugdealer.
In 1974 at the age of 19, strapped for cash, living on her own, earning a minimum wage, it appears that she fell into an opportunity for making for money. Selling heroin within a possible drug ring. She ended up selling $200 worth of heroin to undercover police officers.
34 years later after leading a model citizen life, she called herself a “stupid little…hippie-ish…a pothead.
3. Describe the values and point of view of her husband.
He continues to love his wife –she is a great mother dedicated to raising her children to be responsible and to stay away from drugs. This is “ the worst thing to having a death in the family.”
4. Describe the values and point of view of her children.
This piece did not provide information regarding her children except to say that she has 3 children. However, in researching this story, one of her daughters had made a comment that she always wondered why her mother did not work steady and was not involved in some things like other mothers. Per one story, Doris, worked several jobs and when her social security number did not match up, she moved onto other jobs.
5. Describe and values and point of view of her neighbors.
This piece stated that a neighbor commented that it would not be useful to society for Doris to return to prison.
6. Describe the legal and societal issues.
First, she is defined as a “criminal.” She may have been caught up in a criminal subculture. An outgrowth of society’s unequal distribution of resources. Government and educators of criminal behavior point to the relationship between unemployment, poverty, slums and crime. Individual development patterns, family disorganization, faulty training and poor education are singled out as contributing causes of crime. Responsible criminal behavior must be directed not only at the offender but also the malfunctioning of the offenders environment—the community.
Legally, Doris sold $200 worth of heroin to an undercover police office and escaped from prison. No assisted her with filing an appeal—she probably didn’t know that was possible at 19 years of age. She still to pay for her crimes.
10-20 years appears to me to be a very harsh prison sentence for her original crime. In researching this story, she claims that she was offered probation. Per the story, no drugs were found in her apartment, only drug paraphernalia and pictures of her with what police say were other known drug dealers and $600 cash. She appears to be a non-violent first offender.
Her escape needs to be addressed as that is a very serious offense. There was not enough information regarding her grandfather.
7. After discussing the issues and looking at different points of view, what is your reasonable point of view. Why? Include a brief description of your values. Use the back of this sheet of paper to explain your point of view.
After considering the article and reviewing several excerpts, my point of view is that Doris still needs to complete at least probation, and possibly some time served for the escape. She ultimately still needs to pay her dues. However, 10-20 years is too harsh of a sentence for her first infraction. I do believe, Doris did not have the support she needed from the beginning from her family and or her legal counsel to fully explain to her any options that were possible such as an appeal or time off for good behavior, etc. I am bothered by her grandfather’s position to assist in her escape. I was unable to find out any information as to what his thought process was on this.
Escaping from prison and then being a model citizen could become the norm in society. She could learn from her experience and help other women in these situations. With probation, speaking engagements, talking to young impressionable youth. Through the article she was able to raise 3 children teaching them to be responsible citizens and to avid drugs use. She has the poor experience she went through as a guide in developing youth.
I do believe the governor should grant her clemency but with some time served for the escape and then probation with the goal of working with an organization that supports ethics and accountability.