: M7D1/M7D2

Order Description

American society currently prefers the justice model approach (i.e., just desserts and “get tough “policies) regarding criminal incarceration; however, some argue that this approach only creates overcrowding and enormous prison costs. Others argue that prisoners today are being coddled. Consequently, the public remains divided over these issues, but Sheriff Joseph Arpaio’s response to prison overcrowding is very clear, as evinced by his Tent City in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Before responding to the discussion question, view the video, Lockdown: Tent City [Video File][50 Min 22 Sec] (Segments 1and 2)

After reading the assignments and lectures, listening to the audio and PowerPoint presentations, and viewing the video above, you have a better understanding of the issues surrounding the different purposes and philosophies of prison and punishment. For this discussion, address the following topic:
•Debate and defend your position on whether Sheriff Arpaio’s Tent City should be replicated or abolished.
https://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=40796

**M7D2**

Module 7

Patch on the arm of the shirt that says Corrections Corporation of America Before responding to the discussion question, view the video, Criminal Justice: A Guaranteed Growth Industry [Video File][06 Min 16 Sec]. View Segment 8 Only.

Also, scan the monograph, Emerging issues on privatized prisons [PDF file size 1.7 MB] (NCJ 181249).

After reading the assignments and lectures, listening to the audio and PowerPoint presentations, and viewing the video and monograph above, you have a better understanding of the issues surrounding the privatization of prisons and jails. For this discussion, address the following topic:
•Discuss why more prisons and jails should be or should not be privatized.

: M7D1/M7D2

Order Description

American society currently prefers the justice model approach (i.e., just desserts and “get tough “policies) regarding criminal incarceration; however, some argue that this approach only creates overcrowding and enormous prison costs. Others argue that prisoners today are being coddled. Consequently, the public remains divided over these issues, but Sheriff Joseph Arpaio’s response to prison overcrowding is very clear, as evinced by his Tent City in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Before responding to the discussion question, view the video, Lockdown: Tent City [Video File][50 Min 22 Sec] (Segments 1and 2)

After reading the assignments and lectures, listening to the audio and PowerPoint presentations, and viewing the video above, you have a better understanding of the issues surrounding the different purposes and philosophies of prison and punishment. For this discussion, address the following topic:
•Debate and defend your position on whether Sheriff Arpaio’s Tent City should be replicated or abolished.
https://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalViewVideo.aspx?xtid=40796

**M7D2**

Module 7

Patch on the arm of the shirt that says Corrections Corporation of America Before responding to the discussion question, view the video, Criminal Justice: A Guaranteed Growth Industry [Video File][06 Min 16 Sec]. View Segment 8 Only.

Also, scan the monograph, Emerging issues on privatized prisons [PDF file size 1.7 MB] (NCJ 181249).

After reading the assignments and lectures, listening to the audio and PowerPoint presentations, and viewing the video and monograph above, you have a better understanding of the issues surrounding the privatization of prisons and jails. For this discussion, address the following topic:
•Discuss why more prisons and jails should be or should not be privatized.