What is the history of prisons around the world?

This assignment topic will be of your choosing in your related Field. You are expected to take your topic deeper and utilize other resources such as scholarly journals. This assignment must be a minimum of 20 pages and contain at least 10 credible scholarly references. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support your topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography. This paper is to be APA format. I have ten questions that must be addressed within the paper, They areWhat is the history of prisons around the world? How has legislature in the US effected prisons? How were private prisons introduced to the US? How do private and public prisons differ? What laws or organizations influence the development of private prisons? What are some of the effects associated with the privatization of prisons? What legal considerations need to be developed and implemented to ensure that private prisons are used effectively? What role does the government play in promoting and ensuring the use private prisons? What are the current issues effecting private prisons and their prisoners? How effective are private prisons on improving recidivism rates?