The Community Of The Deaf - 1147 Words

Methods Definitions In order to completely understand the proposal it is necessary to clarify what it is meant by Deaf. For the sake of this proposal Deaf will refer to individuals who cannot hear at all or are hard of hearing to the point it is necessary to use sign language to communicate Selecting a Sample The unit of analysis for the proposed study are Deaf individuals that are currently incarcerated in prisons located in the areas of the United States that have the greatest population of the Deaf. The prisons chosen are Rochester Correctional Facility in New York, Texas State Penitentiary in Texas, Charlotte Correctional Facility in North Carolina, Southeastern Correctional Institution in Ohio and Washington State Penitentiary in†¦show more content†¦Generalizability The results of this study will be generalizable to the incarcerated Deaf population in the United States due to the samples are taken from areas in the United States that have a high population of Deaf. The samples of Deaf inmates is not concentrated in one area of the United States so it is generalizable to all parts of the United States. Research Design The study that is purposed is exploratory and qualitative in nature. This study explores issues the Deaf has when involved in the criminal justice system. These issues include not being able to communicate, not understanding the process, and other difficulties that arise during incarceration, leaving the Deaf more vulnerable to abuse and depression than normal prison inmates. The strengths are it gives the issues depth by the interview revealing the types of obstacles they face. The criminal justice system could use this survey to take a deeper look into these issues that arise for the Deaf and possibly fix policies that are falling short of what it is intended to alleviate. Also, it could help create new, less costly policies to accommodate the Deaf. The weakness is the survey will show what needs to be done, but not really the â€Å"how† to accomplish these goals. Instrument The proposed study by an interpreted interview at carefully selected institutions that correspond to Deaf population. A specific type of interpreter will be selected. The interpreter must have a degree in