Classification in Prison
Classification Systems

Classification systems aid in the minimization of the upheaval of prison violence, institutional delinquency, and break out situations. During the past several years, professionals in prisons and those that are employed in correctional systems have worked unremittingly in order for them to improvise their recent approaches in the classification of offenders i.e. In accordance with work, supervision, and programming needs. The process of classification takes place in order to assure the safety of the prisoners and to ensure over classification, there are set criteria's which are followed for this process. There are systematic assessments conducted to make certain the validity of the classifications. It has been ever since the year of 1980's that the objective prison classification systems have been widely implemented in countries such as the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Europe. Early classification systems were largely based on clinical assessments. These classifications formed…...

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Carr, W.A. (2006). Structured Assessment of Correctional Adaptation (SACA): A measure of the impact of incarceration on the mentally ill in a therapeutic setting. International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 570-581.

Chamberlain, P., & Ried, J.B. (1998). Comparison of two community alternatives to incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 624-633.

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Douglas, J., Burgess, A.W., Burgess, A.G., & Ressle, R.K. (2011). Crime classification manual. London.

Classification
The word 'Classification' comes from the word class and it refers to the division of living and non-living things on the predefined criterion. These criteria could be a shared quality such as all animals, plants, human, bacteria; germs etc. are classified as living things because they can be differentiated form a chair, a pen and a phone on the basis of the quality that they breathe. The classification can be on the difference in color, as in blacks and whites, difference in texture like smooth and rough materials, on the basis of sounds, weight (heavy machinery), nature like conductors and insulators etc. Classification is done after a distinguishing feature is picked and then according to that materials are put into groups or classes.

This term is especially important in the study of Science and then in Biology. However, we can use and do use classification in our day-to-day home chores, at…...

Classification is an important and useful technique that is commonly used throughout the world. It allows large groups of concepts to be broken down into smaller, more manageable groups on the basis of specific and defining characteristics. The concept of classification is relatively simple, despite its utility. Merriam-ebster's Collegiate Dictionary defines classification as the "systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to established criteria; specifically: TAXONOMY b: CLASS, CATEGORY."
The technique of classification can easily be used to break down the social structure of contemporary American society. Modern American society is a truly diverse culture that can be classified into a number of subcategories. However, the complexity of American society can also make it difficult to determine a specific principle for classification. Specifically, American society consists of individuals with a wide mixture of religions, races, nationalities, political opinions, sexual orientations, ages, occupations, incomes, geographical locations, and pastimes.

This specific classification scheme will…...

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Works Cited

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. 31 October 2002.  http://www.merriam-webster.com

Classification of Drug Users
Drug usage, often identified synonymously with drug dependence, is an individual's utilization of drugs (oftentimes in excess amounts) that provides him/her an experience of psychological and/or physical gratification. Individual who subsist to drug dependence or usage are called drug users, and every drug user is identified and classified into various types. Types of drug users, as discussed in this paper, are mainly determined through frequency of drug dependence or usage.

Ideally, drug users may be identified based on their frequent use -- that is, a drug user may be a first timer, a regular user, or a 'drug addict,' although these classifications may be too simplistic and vague. Andy Mooneyhan, in his discussion of drug and drug dependence, classified drug users into three, namely: experimenters, compulsive, and floaters/chippers drug users. These classifications identify drug users not only on the frequency of their drug usage, but also takes into…...

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Goode, E. "The Marijuana Users." The Psychedelic Library Web site. Accessed: 10 April 2004. Available at  http://www.psychedelic-library.org/mjsmokers2.htm .

Leshner, A. (2001). "Oops: How a Casual Drug Use Leads to Addiction." National Institute of Drug Abuse Web site. Accessed: 10 April 2004. Available at http://www.nde.state.ne.us/sdfs/ATOD/Oops-Leshner.pdf.

Mooneyhan, A. Center for Learning Studies, Arkansas State University Web site. Accessed: 10 April 2004. Available at http://www.clt.astate.edu/amooneyhan/Drug/chapterone.htm.

Classification: Drama
Drama in simple words can be defined as role-playing. For a more comprehensive definition, we turn to experts. Courtney (1980) defines Drama as, "the human process whereby imaginative thought becomes action, drama is based on internal empathy and identification, and leads to external impersonation (both overt and covert). It is this act of impersonation that creates meaning through interaction with the external world, specially other people. In education such spontaneous dramatic action takes the form of children's play, improvisation and role-play." (Courtney, 1980 p. vii)

Drama and theatre have been an important part of literature and entertainment. The plays can range from one to ten acts but the main elements will always be the same, depending on the classification. A play can either be a tragedy or comedy. These are two broad classifications of drama and while they differ in the techniques they use, the fact remains that drama is…...

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Essays on Modern Quebec Theater. Contributors: Joseph I. Donohoe Jr. - editor, Jonathan M. Weiss - editor. Michigan State University Press.East Lansing, MI. 1995.

Richard Courtney, the Dramatic Curriculum. (New York: Drama Book Specialists, 1980),

Robert Hollander, Dante's Epistle to Cangrade, 1994

Bernardino Daniello, La poetica (Vinegia, 1536)

Classification of Professors
The educational system that is being followed in the United States, allows students to grade their teachers. Before marking the grades, students are advised to grade their teachers according to the teacher's efficiency and their commitment to the students. Most students however, grade their teachers according to their affability and not strictly according to their demonstrated abilities as a teacher. For example, it has been observed that in many schools and colleges, teachers who are strict, uncompromising and stern, but nevertheless good in their lecture delivery and class taking strategies are often branded as bad teachers while Professors who are affable, lenient and not very strict are considered as easy or good professors. Of course those that come in between the hard and the easy type are graded as the middle type professor.

Analysis

The temperament of the professor must be known in advance to help the students to deal…...

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References

Jennifer Nichols, MAKING THE GRADE course selection and study tips, Careers and Colleges, March, 2001

Kaoru Yamamoto, THE LIFE OE THE MIND, Change, Sept, 2000

Classification or division of a whole entity into numerous specific groups has long been embraced as a method in which focused attention can be applied to the different areas, with the end result being the smoother function of the entity in general. Dividing organizations, government, studies, written works, and species of plants and animals into specific categories allows for more complete or focused attention to be applied to specifically functioning members within the given macrocosm. The same principle of division and classification can be applied to the human body and its various, specific, functions within a medical setting. It is perhaps the understanding of classification of the human functions that has brought about the concept of classification to be applied to the world around us.
hether focus is upon a government structure, a company, a military structure or upon the individual human body, specific compartmental functions can be singled out and…...

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Gardner, William. "Human Body." World Book Encyclopedia. Field Enterprises Educational Corporation. 1969.

Gray, Henry, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. "Gray's Anatomy." 1974. Running Press.

Seer's Training Website. Training Modules - anatomy and physiology. August, 2002. 10/04/02  http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit1_1_body_structure.html

(Wolsey, 2006) p.472
The work of Savelsbergh (1992) entitled: "The Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows: Minimizing Route Duration" reports the investigation of the implementation of "edge-exchange improvement methods for the vehicle routing problem with time windows with maximization of route duration as the objective." During the past decade, researchers investigating vehicle routing and scheduling have highlighted use of algorithms for problems in real-life however, the problems have increased in size and constraints of practicality are no longer brushed aside in consideration of the research in this area of study.

Stated as one such constraint is "the specification of time window at customers, i.e., time intervals during which they must be served. These lead to mixed routing and scheduling problems." (Savelsbergh, 1992) p.146 the introduction of time windows at customers is stated to allow "the specification of more realistic objective functions, compared to minimizing distance, such as minimizing waiting time, minimizing…...

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Brahimi, N., Dauz'ere-P'er'es, S., Najid, N.M.: Capacitated multi-item lot-sizing problems with time windows. Technical report, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, 2005

Brahimi, N.: Planification de la production: mod'eles et algorithmes pour les problemes de dimensionnement de lots. PhD thesis, Universit'e de Nantes, 2004

Dauz'ere-P'er'es, S., Brahimi, N., Najid, N.M., Nordli, a.: Uncapacitated lot-sizing problems with time windows. Technical report, Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne, 2005

Lee, C.-Y., Cetinkaya, S.,Wagelmans, a.P.M.: A dynamic lot-sizing model with demand time windows. Manage. Sci. 47, 1384 -- 1395 (2001)

During 1879, Morgan visited the pueblos, simultaneously directing the attention of the Bureau of Ethnology in 1879 to the pueblos. The plain historical relationship between the prehistoric Puebloan ruins and the living Pueblos captivated the interest of both Powell and Morgan.
For several years, Powell steadily collected material relating to Pueblos and ruins in the southwestern portion of the United States. During the summer of 1879, Powell sent out an expedition for the third time to the southwestern section of the U.S.; adding to parties at Zuni and other parts of the country. He also personally visited the Pueblos; noting it to be an interesting country.

Powell collected a massive amount of material that he estimated would develop into at least two quarto volumes with an atlas. "To give you some idea of what has already been done," Powell wrote Morgan, "let me state that I have over 6000 articles of…...

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About John Wesley Powell. John Wesley Powell River History Museum. 2009. Aavailable at Internet. Accessed 23 February 2009.http://johnwesleypowell.com/about_jwp.html.

Bast, Robert. North America. Survive 2012. 2008. Monk's Mound at Cahokia, USA section. Available at   Accessed 28 February 2009.http://www.survive2012.com/america_pyramids.php.Internet .

Ethnology," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008. Available at © 1997-2008 Microsoft Corporation. Internet. Accessed 28 February 2009.http://encarta.msn.com

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Classification of Federal Agencies:
The Administrative Procedure Act is regarded as one of the most significant legislations because it focuses on establishing rules and regulations with which federal regulatory agencies enforce major legislative acts. The act governs the functioning of various federal agencies either directly or indirectly resulting in a huge impact on the lives of millions of people who are influenced by the agencies every day. This legislation has four basic purposes including enhancing public participation in the informal process of making rules and requiring agencies to update the public on their organization, policies, and protocols. The other functions of the law are to reaffirm the judicial review policy and to develop standardized principles for the conduct of formal rulemaking and adjudicative happenings (Nylander, 2006).

As an important piece of legislation, the Administrative Procedure Act ensures that federal regulatory agencies do not become indiscriminant in their processes of rule-making. This…...

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"Discretional Powers." (n.d.). U.S. Legal, Inc. Retrieved February 26, 2012, from  http://administrativelaw.uslegal.com/administrative-agencies/discretionary-powers/ 

Nylander, J. (2006, November). Administrative Law -- The Administrative Procedure Act.

Retrieved February 26, 2012, from  http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article1078.pdf 

"Police Department." (2000, November 8). Philadelphia Information Locator Service. Retrieved from Department of Records -- City of Philadelphia website:  http://www.phila.gov/phils/docs/inventor/graphics/agencies/A079.htm

classification system (codes, colors, categories, etc.) of themes or patterns based upon what appears to be most illuminative. What themes or patterns emerged from your notes? What are your main interpretations of the patterns of interaction that you have observed and identified? Develop a synopsis of your interpretations, and any organizing principles of interaction that you observed. Identify your reactions while analyzing the data.
Characters grandmother. Mother, grandfather. Father . Husband. This is family.

Friend.

Hero

Themes

Heroes. Inspirational people. People who endured hardships. People who educated themselves. People who make the world a better place whether these people are or are not famous. Resilient individuals. Selfless individuals. People who give to others and are respected, not for their intellectual qualities or gifts as much as for their character traits and perseverance in overcoming difficulty. People who make a difference in life.

Qualities

The qualities are the following: responsible, resilience, humble, hardworking, persistent and strong. Warmhearted,…...

Gangs
The classification of gangs is helpful from a sociological and criminological standpoint. However, sociologists must be careful not to carelessly classify groups of individuals as gangs, given that the majority of what are known as street gangs are not as highly organized as the media has presented them to be (Weisel, n.d.). Some law enforcement officers have identified axes of classification based on age of membership, and their orientation toward socializing and partying on the one hand, versus pure delinquency on the other (Weisel, n.d.). Moreover, law enforcement acknowledges that most gangs are loosely knit rather than being hierarchical organizations. There are regional-based classification systems as well as classification systems that take into account the structure and function of the gangs. The urban gangs do tend to be more highly structured and better organized than gangs that are not based on specific urban jurisdictions (Weisel, n.d.). Focused on criminal behavior…...

classification of an industry into a particular economic market system is really necessary to understand it clearly. Without it we can not analyze the market the way it should be done. This paper discusses about the market, its types as well as it discusses about its impacts on the decision of a company involved in the market in achieving its goals. After that there is a discussion about UK super market industry and it has been analyzed that the oligopoly nature of UK super market industry is why not under the investigation of the commission of competition act and antitrust laws.
The economic market system is normally defined as a system that is self adjustable and works on its own. It needs no controlling body for current operations. Because of ongoing human activities and changing needs the economic system itself adjusts the supply according to demand and production according to…...

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Bulow, I. (1982). Durable Good Monopolists. Journal of Political Economy, 90 (2), pp. 314-322.

Caves, R. And Porter, M. (1978). Market Structure, Oligopoly, and Stability of Market Shares. The Journal of Industrial Economics, 26 (4), pp. 289-313

Clarke, I. (2000). Retail power, competition and local consumer choice in the UK grocery sector. European Journal of Marketing, 34 (8), pp.975 -- 1002.

Clarkson, R., Clarke-Hill, C. And Robinson, T. (1996). UK supermarket location assessment. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 24 (6), pp.22 -- 33.

Classification of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Syndromes
Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a daunting condition which has a number of very difficult symptoms to deal with, which can even result in death. Congenital bone condition, where the individual suffers from brittle bones that are much more likely to break or fracture compared to normal bone tissue. It is "commonly known as brittle bone disease" (9). It can range in symptom type and severity dramatically. Some cases show very slight symptoms, while others can prove fatal. The most obvious and common symptoms relate to bone strength being compromised. In fact, "the hallmark feature of OI is fragile bones that fracture easily" (9). As such, bones become brittle and weak, being able to break and fracture much easier than typical bone tissue. However, the condition does not stop at affecting only bone tissue. It can impact other bodily systems as well. For example, "in some people, height,…...

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References

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases. (2007). Guide to Osteogenesis Imperfecta for Pediatricians and Family practice Physicians. The National Institutes of Health. Web.

Inmate Classification in Iowa
Iowa Inmate Classification

The classification system used for prison inmates is primarily designed to stratify prison populations by their tendency to commit violent acts, either in public or in the prison system (reviewed by Gaes and Camp, 2009). This approach is believed to increase the efficiency of a correctional system by housing nonviolent offenders in less costly facilities and to minimize the negative influence of the worst offenders on the relatively well-behaved, non-violent offenders. The Iowa Department of Corrections recently reviewed its inmate classification system and made significant changes. This essay will examine the classification system in use within the Iowa correctional system and how it affects the inmate distribution.

Iowa Inmate Classification System

Classification of inmates in U.S. prisons can be divided into external and internal (Austin and Hardyman, 2004). External classification determines the custody classification and facility assignment. In Iowa, prisoners are primarily classified as having a minimum,…...

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References

Austin, James and Hardyman, Patricia L. (2004). Objective prison classification: A guide for correctional agencies. National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved 23 Jan. 2013 from  http://nicic.gov/Library/019319 .

CJI (Criminal Justice Institute, Inc.). (2008). Validation and redesign of the Iowa Department of Corrections Inmate Classification System. Department of Corrections, State of Iowa. Retrieved 23 Jan. 2013 from http://www.doc.state.ia.us/Research/IAClassificationReportFinal.pdf.

Gaes, Gerald G. And Camp, Scott D. (2009). Unintended consequences: Experimental evidence for the criminogenic effect of prison security level placement on post-release recidivism. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 5, 139-162.

MDOC (Mississippi Department of Corrections). (2004). Definition of correctional terminology. MDOC.State.MS.U.S.. Retrieved 23 Jan. 2013 from  http://www.mdoc.state.ms.us/Annual%20Report%20PDF/Annual%20Report%2005/A%20-%20Website%20-%20FY04%20Annual%20Report/Introduction/Terminology%20-%20Correctional.pdf .

An endangered species is a species that is on the brink of extinction.  Species can be endangered in two ways.  First, its habitat could be threatened in a way that makes extinction likely if no change is taken.  Second, the species could have experienced a significant decline in population that is likely to lead to extinction. In the United States, determination of whether a species is endangered is made by either the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, but designations vary from country-to-country.  Internationally, the International Union for Conservation of Nature makes....

Accounting Theory: A Reflective Essay

Introduction

Accounting theory serves as the foundation for the principles and practices that guide financial reporting. It aims to establish a common framework for understanding and interpreting accounting information. As a student of accounting, I have delved into various accounting theories, each offering unique insights and perspectives. This reflective essay explores my reflections on accounting theory, its significance, and its implications for the accounting profession.

The Role of Accounting Theory

Accounting theory provides a conceptual framework that underpins accounting practices. It establishes the principles and standards that govern the recording, classification, and reporting of financial information. By providing a....

I. Introduction
A. Definition and brief explanation of female genital mutilation (FGM)
B. Purpose of the essay

II. Understanding Female Genital Mutilation
A. Historical background and cultural significance of FGM
B. Classification of different types of FGM
C. Prevalence of FGM across the world

III. Impact of Female Genital Mutilation
A. Physical consequences of FGM
1. Immediate health risks
2. Long-term health complications
B. Psychological and emotional effects on women and girls
1. Psychological trauma
2. Impact on sexual and reproductive health

IV. Factors Contributing to the Continuation of FGM
A. Deep-rooted cultural beliefs and norms
B. Social pressures and community expectations
C.....

I. Introduction
- Briefly introduce the topic of drugs
- State your thesis statement on the impact and consequences of drugs

II. Definition and classification of drugs
- Provide a clear definition of drugs and the different types available
- Classify drugs into legal and illegal categories

III. The purposes and effects of drugs
- Discuss the various purposes people have for using drugs, such as medicinal, recreational, or self-medication
- Explore the effects drugs can have on individuals, both positive and negative

IV. Short-term and long-term consequences
- Discuss the immediate or short-term consequences of drug use, such as altered mental state, impaired judgment, and potential accidents or injuries
-....