Law – criminal 5-2 assignment: systemic issues in prisons

Overview

In this assignment, you will explore systemic issues in a prison.

Prompt

Using the Module Five Assignment Template Word Document, complete the following:

First, identify three systemic issues you would like to explore further. Then, choose a prison you would like to explore further and address each of the following questions for each of the systemic issues you have chosen. Be sure to use evidence from the resources to support your answers to these questions.

• How are these systemic issues handled in the prison you have chosen?
• What changes have been made to lessen the effects of these issues?

Finally, consider your personal approach to the purpose of punishment.

• What could be done to lessen or positively impact the identified systemic issues?

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

• Identify systemic issues.
• Explain how systemic issues are handled in this prison.
• Describe changes that could be made to lessen systemic issues.
• Justify ways to lessen systemic issues.

What to Submit

This assignment must be completed using the provided template. Any references should be cited in APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.