Assignment:
Write 400 to 600 words that answer to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
- Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights do you feel is the most important with regard to the rights of incarcerated individuals? Explain your reasoning.
- What major issues exist with regard to the legality of corrections programs? Explain.
- Do you feel that prisoners should be allowed recreational programs? Why or why not?
- Do you feel that prisoners should be allowed various types of luxuries such as television, reading materials, and so on? Why or why not?
- What do you think constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in a correctional environment? Explain.
- How do you feel about medical care provided to prisoners? Explain.
- Should there be any restrictions? Why or why not?