44 pages 1 hour read

John Hubner

Last Chance in Texas: The Redemption of Criminal Youth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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Research the concepts of retribution versus rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. How does the text present the pros and cons of each?

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One of the text’s dominant themes is Legacies of Dysfunction. What are some forms of dysfunction? Are there recurring elements, or is every case different? Cite textual examples.

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One of the therapists in the COG program says that empathy is the key. What does that statement mean? Provide three textual examples of empathy having a “key” effect and explain the transformations that occur.

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