Criminal Justice Unit VII homework (Pro Frank only )
Question 1
50 points
Discuss the issue of the supermax prison. What are some of the issues that these facilities face in their operation? What are some of the issues that staff members face who work in these institutions? Examine how contraband and riots are both issues for the facilities and their staff members. Are you in favor of this style of incarceration? Why, or why not? Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
Question 2
50 points
Identify and discuss the main reasons that prisons are overcrowded and the methods used to control overcrowding discussed in your textbook. Do you think the issue of prison overcrowding is one that can be fixed? Why, or why not? Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
Course Textbook
Schmalleger, F., & Smykla, J. O. (2015). Corrections in the 21st century (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.