The courts of each state are empowered to declare correcti… The courts of each state are empowered to declare correctional conditions and practices in violation of either the state or federal constitution. Read Details
The U.S. prison population continues to be the highest in th… The U.S. prison population continues to be the highest in the developed world. Read Details
The country that gave the world its first penitentiary is: The country that gave the world its first penitentiary is: Read Details
A(n) __________ is a public official with full authority t… A(n) __________ is a public official with full authority to investigate citizens’ complaints against government officials. Read Details
It is said that states with higher violent crime rates have… It is said that states with higher violent crime rates have lower levels of imprisonment. Read Details
A writ of habeas corpus requests an examination of the lega… A writ of habeas corpus requests an examination of the legality of: Read Details
People who undertake careers in corrections do so because t… People who undertake careers in corrections do so because they find the field an excellent place to express their most cherished values. Read Details
The deserved-punishment approach requires sanctions be admi… The deserved-punishment approach requires sanctions be administered solely for the goal of incapacitation. Read Details
The courts have upheld the right of female corrections offi… The courts have upheld the right of female corrections officers to pat down: Read Details
