Project Homework: Research an Issue in Corrections
Important: Before beginning this assignment, read all of the assignments for the course. The topic for this semester for all three major assignments will deal with the use of Restrictive Housing in correctional facilities.
Project Objectives
To research a specific issue (Restrictive Housing in Correctional Facilities) in the field of correctional management. Restrictive Housing may be called by different names in various correctional systems, depending upon how the housing units are utilized e.g. segregation, separate confinement, protective custody, special management, discipinary detention, administrative detention, etc..
To critically analyze journal articles that reflect current or recent perspectives on that issue.
Task:
1) Find two journal articles relating to the use of Restrictive Housing (RH) in correctional facilities. One article should be in support of the use of RH and one article should oppose the use of RH.
a. The UMUC Library is an excellent source for journal articles.
b. See Resources>Library on the classroom toolbar, or see Content>Guide to Criminal Justice Resources.
2) Identify at least three reasons why inmates are placed in RH.
3) Identify at least two pros and two cons regarding the use of RH in correctional facilities.
4) Summarize the main points of both articles and then compare those main points. Based on your review of the articles, what is your opinion regarding the appropriateness of the use of Restrictive Housing as a management tool in correctional facilities?
Topic: Use of Restrictive Housing in Correctional Facilities
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.