This assignment pertains to a two-part discussion for my Corrections class for Criminal justice. The first discussion requirements will be listed below, followed by the second discussion. The references needed will be attached in the MATERIALS files, along with the login info for the textbook that will need to be referenced.
First discussion – Function, Issues, and Impacts for Jails and Prisons
This discussion includes two parts as follows:
-Part 1: The Supreme Court has held that prisons may restrict the constitutional rights of incarcerated persons where the restriction is connected to a legitimate penological interest. Provide an example of this idea when incarcerated persons’ constitutional rights may be restricted for a legitimate jail function. Is it fair that incarcerated persons’ rights may be restricted by prison administrators? Why or why not?
-Part 2: Define the difference between jail and prison. Discuss a criminal justice issue that relates to punishment, rehabilitation, supervision, or treatment. In addition, explain how the criminal justice issue relates to a social justice issue. For example, you could discuss a criminal justice issue that led to punishment as a jail sentence. If the criminal offense suggests the need for treatment or rehabilitation, you could then consider whether a jail sentence addresses social justice issues. – This discussion needs to at minimum have a word count of 250 words.
