The challenging questions addressed by both Dr. Brown (Criminal Justice, UMES) and Dr. Stock (Philosophy, SU) encompassed deterrence of crime, just punishment, rehabilitation and repair, and systemic inclusion or exclusion from essential aspects of society. Despite approaching the situation from distinct perspectives, these scholars collaborated seamlessly.

Dr. Stock laid the groundwork, providing essential information for informed opinions, while Dr. Brown commanded attention, prompting the audience to examine their biases. In an eye-opening exercise, perceptions of prisoners were dissected, revealing negative connotations that reflect societal “social ills” and gains.

Historically, prisons, originating from the institution of slavery, mirror societal shifts. The system, criticized for preying on impoverished communities and individuals, raises questions about society’s alleged addiction to imprisonment.

The ethical dilemma arises: How do we equip individuals for re-entry, prevent reoffending, raise awareness, humanize, and foster success?

Dr. Brown advocated for sustained interventions, accountability, and a reconsideration of constitutional rights for prisoners. This introspection, he argued, is crucial to shifting society’s narrative.

The upcoming meeting on November 20th, 2023, will delve into Institutional Realities, featuring an expert panel discussing the vision of prisons as just institutions.

Join the conversation to deepen your understanding of institutional priorities, the mission, and the role of education in shaping a fair and just prison system for the future.

University teams, such as Salisbury University's Maroon and Gold teams, engage in weeks of preparation, studying potential legal cases before randomly selected cases are posed during the match.

To win, teams must craft clear and well-rounded arguments, judged across the basis of four criteria: presentation, commentary on the opposing team's presentation, response to the commentary of the other team, and handling judge's questions. The judging process maintains anonymity, referring to judges as "Judge 1, 2, and 3" rather than by name. Scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying exceptional performance and 1 indicating almost or complete absence in the match.

The team with the highest points at the end is given a victory and progresses on in the competition.

Salisbury University's Gold team, comprising of Tiana Sophie Detorie, Emily King, Liam McGinnes, Wyatt Parks, and Sara Sellers, demonstrated prowess with a 3-0 win in their first match against Westchester University in Baltimore, Maryland. Despite subsequent victories against US Naval Academy and Virginia Tech University, the Gold team faced elimination in the quarterfinals against Tuff University, ending with a 1-2 loss.

Simultaneously, the Maroon team, featuring Tiana Cyrelson, Kate Gerlus, Ashley Piper, Miranda Surrett, and Alexis Yeager, showcased strong skill in their virtual matches. Achieving a 3-0 win against the University of Pittsburgh and engaging closely with Adams State (1-2) and Washington and Lee (1-2), the Maroon team exhibited unrivaled resilience, sportsmanship, and kindness. During a break, the team even took a moment to converse with members of an opposing team.

Clearly, Ethics Bowl provides a platform for students to develop values, reflect on societal issues, and prepare to become ethical leaders. Ethics Bowl continues to prove to be a great program to invest in. Despite victories and losses, both Salisbury teams embraced the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ethical discussions and proved to be hard-working and headstrong competitors.

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