Assignment: The Prison System
Last week, probation and community punishments were discussed at length to provide a look
into the various ways the criminal justice system can punish its guilty parties. This
assignment provides you with an insight into the jails and prisons for those who require a
harsher punishment.
· Resource: Pages 312-325 of Criminal Justice in Action
· Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum
· Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper analyzing the history, the purpose, and other aspects
of the American prison system. Address the following points:
o Describe the impact of the Great Penitentiary Rivalry on our current prison system.
· How does this rivalry continue to shape and influence American thinking about
the prison system’s purpose?
CJS 200 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System
Course Syllabus Page 22
o Describe the comparison between publicly funded and privately funded prisons.
· Why is privatizing the prison system a topic of debate?
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Title: Cjs Week 8 Day 7
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