Prison violence occurs daily and has been an increasing epidemic across many prisons around the world. In prison, people who were a danger or a menace to society are put together in a small confined area, with rules forced upon them as they are expected...
Critical Race Theory (CRT)CRT is a useful theory to use when critically confronting and analyzing matters of race and racism. CRT has many key elements, each that allow a certain feature of racism to be taken apart piece by piece. The main canons this paper...
When considering the notion of sexual encounters in prison, perhaps two key concepts come into mind: secrecy and aggression. With the aid of mass media, life behind bars has been portrayed as a world of danger, in which dominance has to be asserted for the...
Various stakeholders within the prison system play a very important role in the problem of prison violence. Prison guards interact with the inmates on a daily basis and they play a vital role in what happens within the prisons. As an internal, stakeholder if the...
In the sprawling state of California, a mounting concern casts a shadow over its criminal justice system: the relentless challenge of prison overcrowding. As the prison population continues to swell, the infrastructure designed to house and rehabilitate inmates finds itself straining under the weight of...
Overcrowding is a serious issue that creates many risks economically, socially, and politically. However, some overcrowding issues have been neglected by local and government officials who want to prevent a scare. Nebraska’s issue of prison overcrowding is analysed as an example in this essay as...
Prison overcrowding is a pressing issue that has reached crisis proportions in the criminal justice systems of many countries. It occurs when the number of inmates in a prison facility exceeds its designed capacity, leading to a range of serious consequences for both prisoners and...
Imagine being confined to a small, isolated cell, surrounded by the most dangerous criminals in the country, with no hope of escape. This is the reality for inmates at the Alcatraz Super Max Prison, one of the most secure and notorious facilities in the United...
Located in Rwanda, Gitarama Central Prison has garnered international attention for its overcrowded conditions, human rights violations, and the role it played during the Rwandan Genocide. This essay will analyze the various factors that have contributed to the notorious reputation of this prison, including the...
Imagine being sentenced to a life behind bars, not just for a crime you committed, but for a crime committed against you. This is the harsh reality facing many inmates who have been convicted of rape and are now serving life sentences in prisons across...
The Wasco State Prison, located in Kern County, California, has been the subject of much scrutiny and controversy in recent years. This case study aims to examine the various issues that have arisen at the prison, including overcrowding, violence, and inadequate healthcare. By analyzing these...
Prison life is a topic that has long fascinated and horrified the general public. It is a world that is hidden from view, yet it has a profound impact on the individuals who are incarcerated within its walls. In this essay, we will explore the...
Cross cultural interaction has become increasingly common in today’s globalized world. With the advancement of technology and the ease of travel, people from different cultural backgrounds come into contact more frequently than ever before. This interaction can have a profound impact on individuals, societies, and...