Criminal - History of Prisons, Prisons and Jails

Criminal -4

Complete the following CJi Interactive activities: 

• Ch. 11: Learning Modules
  • History of Prisons
  • Prisons and Jails
  • Correctional System
• Ch. 11: Myths & Issues Videos
  • Myth v. Reality: The Correctional System Rehabilitates Offenders
  • Issue 1: Prison: Public and Private

Write a 700- to 1,400-word paper in which you compare jails and prisons. Identify a jail in your county, or one in a surrounding area, and a prison in your state to compare in the paper. Address the following in your comparison: 

• Identify types of prisons.
• What are the major differences between the selected jail and the selected prison?
• Explain at least two aspects about jail and prison culture and subculture.
• Explain why jails play an important role in the criminal justice system.
• Discuss the role of community-based corrections programs associated with jails and prisons.
• Describe violent behavior that occurs in jails and prisons.
• Explain the role of probation and parole. 

Include information learned from the CJi Interactive activities in your paper. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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