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- CJA 204 · Week 4
This essay compares jails and prisons, discussing their differences, cultures, and roles in the criminal justice system. It also covers community-based corrections programs, violent behavior, and the roles of probation and parole. It is for Week 4 of the CJA 204 module.
What's inside
- Types of prisons
- Differences between a selected jail and a selected prison
- Jail and prison culture and subculture
- The role of jails in the criminal justice system
- Community-based corrections programs
- Violent behavior in jails and prisons
Who it is for: Students taking the CJA 204 module. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Jails and prisons differ in their operations, inmates and sentences. This document compares jails and prisons, including their roles, cultures and community programs.
Types of prisons
Prisons are run by state or federal governments. They house inmates convicted of serious crimes. Different types of prisons are described.
Differences between jails and prisons
Jails are local and hold inmates for short periods. Prisons are state or federal and hold inmates for longer periods. The document compares a specific jail and prison.
Jail and prison culture
Jails and prisons have distinct cultures and subcultures. Two aspects of these are explained. The role of community-based corrections programs is discussed.
Violent behaviour and responses
Violence in jails and prisons is a major concern. Strategies to respond to violent behaviour are described. The three strikes policy is explained.
Key terms
- Jails
- Locally operated places of incarceration for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
- Prisons
- State or federal places of incarceration for longer sentences.
- Community-based corrections programs
- Alternatives to incarceration that provide support and training.
- Three strikes policy
- A law that imposes a lengthy sentence on offenders convicted of three felonies.
- Parole
- The supervised release of an inmate from prison before the end of their sentence.
- Truth in sentencing
- Laws that require offenders to serve a large portion of their sentence in prison.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main differences between jails and prisons?
- What role do community-based corrections programs play?
- How do prisons respond to violent behaviour?
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