What effect has the recent recession had on the private prison industry and why?
What will be an ideal response?
The recent recession has had a negative effect on the private prison industry. In an effort to cut costs, many states have attempted to reduce their prison populations. This has led to reduced populations in private prisons as well. Private correctional providers have thousands of unfilled beds and many private prisons have closed.
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Permitting an offender to repay the victim or do useful work in the community rather than face the stigma of prison or jail is known as ___________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Describe the Russian “Mafiya” and identify their danger level.
What will be an ideal response?
What is the history of biological theory in contemporary criminology?
What will be an ideal response?
A correctional official is reviewing the files of a newly convicted offender named Joe. Joe was already serving a life-sentence for murder in a state correctional facility. While serving his sentence, Joe killed another inmate and seriously injured a prison guard. Based on the circumstances, the official decides that Joe should be housed in an institution with the highest level of security, so he assigns the inmate to a supermax facility. What type of prison classification category is being used to classify the inmate?
A. custody B. security C. housing D. program