special needs inmates

Question1

• What unique challenges are      presented when dealing with inmates and offenders with special needs?
• What changes do you foresee in      the next 20 years concerning housing special needs inmates and offenders?

Question 2

• What are the primary      differences between jail and prison inmates or offenders? 
• Do you believe jail or prison      is more effective in reducing recidivism?  Explain your answer. 
• In what ways could jail or      prison improve in reducing recidivism? 

Question 3

• Did the advice provided by the      released offender seem like valid advice? 
• Do you think the advice the      released offender provided included adequate perspective to assist the      imprisoned offender in his release back to society?  Explain your      response.

Question4

• Do you believe the offender in      the video has legitimate concerns about becoming a member of society?
• Do you think the questions in      the video are comprehensive enough to evaluate whether an offender is      ready for release?  

Question 5

• Do you think prisoners face      discrimination due to HIV-positive status?
• Do you anticipate that more      prisons will adopt separate facilities for HIV-positive prisoners?