CJS 200 Week 7 Checkpoint Jails & Prisons

CheckPoint:  Jails and Prisons

Write a 250 to 350 word response in which you describ the distinctions betwee jails and prisons. Address the following in your comparison:

• Identify the four types of prisons.
• Explain the concept of prison as a total institution.
• Explain why jails play an important role in the criminal justice system.

Use APA writing guidelines (include cover page, citations, and references), essay format, and academic writing standards.