Last Chance in Texas: The Redemption of Criminal Youth

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

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.

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.