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Capital punishment is still being used in the United States. Many believe that our country is moving away from this form of punishment. Watch the video below which provides you a historical account of capital punishment in our country. Do you believe that capital punishment will be abolished? Is this […]

Prison work programs provide inmates an opportunity to learn a new trade, receive good time credit and provide a service for society at a low cost. Do you agree with these programs or do you agree with the complaints expressed by several civil rights advocates who believe that these programs […]

Prison security is extremely important in order to protect staff and the inmates housed within its walls. Special Emergency Response Teams have been created in order to control dangerous situations involving inmates. Watch the video attached and perform research on Special Emergency Response Teams. Why were these teams created? What […]

Prison staff/correctional officers must often deal with some of the most dangerous individuals in our society. Watch the video attached which will provide you information about the responsibilities correctional officers must perform. What do you think of the officers’ demeanor and attitude? Why is it important that he address inmates […]

Inmate discipline and segregation are necessary in order to protect inmates against harm and ensure order in a jail/prison setting. Read the article attached from the American Civil Liberties Union who argues that prison segregation is not humane treatment. Also, watch the video attached, which will provide you some information […]

Prison security levels are used to distinguish the level of care for inmates while they serve out their sentences. This also includes separating inmates who have communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS, Hep C and other dangerous and often deadly diseases. Perform your own research on the topic and provide an informal […]