Correctional history

Correctional history

Learning Modules:

  • Ch. 11: Corrections History and Institutions > History of Prisons
  • Ch. 11: Corrections History and Institutions > Correctional System

Myths & Issues Videos:

  • Ch. 11: Corrections History and Institutions > Myth v. Reality: The Correctional System Rehabilitates Offenders

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper using the information found in the CJi Interactive Multimedia and this week’s readings. Include the following in your paper:

  • A description of jail’s place in corrections and its role throughout history
  • A summary of the history of state and federal prisons
  • A comparison of the similarities and differences between security levels in jails, state prisons, and federal prisons
  • An explanation of factors influencing growth in jails, state prisons, and federal prisons

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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