DNA testing with regard to corrections and prisoners’ rights
DNA testing with regard to corrections and prisoners’ rights
The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Friday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Friday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit. You have been asked to write a presentation for your local legislative body on postconviction DNA testing. Prisoners and various civil rights groups have lobbied for prisoners to have access to DNA testing to prove their innocence. Some states have been supportive of this trend, and others have not. Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that a prisoner does not have a right to a DNA test. Should prisoners have a right to DNA testing after they have been convicted? Assignment Guidelines: •Research DNA testing with regard to corrections and prisoners’ rights. •In 4–6 paragraphs, address the following: ◦According to the U.S. Supreme court, prisoners do not have the right to DNA testing. Do you believe that this is the right decision? ◦If you disagree with the Court, then what do you think about the necessary resources to accommodate prisoners with their DNA testing requests? Think about costs, manpower, time, and so forth. ◦If you agree with the Court, then what do you think about the inmates who are innocent and their wrongful convictions? ◦If a prisoner DNA test proves that a prisoner has been wrongfully convicted, then should the prisoner be compensated? ◾To what extent do you feel it is necessary to compensate wrongfully convicted prisoners? •Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses pertaining to the above information. •Comment on at least 2 other students’ posts, and explain whether or not you feel that their arguments are valid.
