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Before embarking on any in-depth study of a topic, it is important to examine its history. Examining the history of corrections serves several different purposes. One purpose is to avoid repeating mistakes, as Churchill suggests in the above quote. A second purpose is to gain insight into how social, cultural, and political factors have shaped correctional reform and will most likely do so in the future. Finally, a third purpose is to understand why some correctional practices are no longer used while others continue to persist.

In this Discussion, you examine themes from the history of corrections and whether they should continue to persist in today’s correctional system.

Post a response that addresses the following:

• Describe one theme from the history of corrections that is represented in current practices.
• Should this theme continue to have relevance in today’s correctional system? Why or why not?