prisons

Prisons – Criminal Justice
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Prisons
This paper talks about the state and function of contemporary prisons. By talking about the structure, types and population in incarceration facilities, this paper aims at enlightening the student about the dynamics of contemporary law and justice.
Functions of contemporary prisons
National surveys define a jail as a facility or a place, under local administration and jurisdiction, authorized to detain convicts and those arraigned in courts. This is also what sets them apart from other private and public facilities, such as lockups, camps, and other institutions. They may also be used to temporary detention and housing inmates when nearby prisons and facilities are overcrowded CITATION Law15 l 16393 (Law J Rank Staff, n.d.).
Jails serve four primary functions: one, they are used to house people who might be detrimental to the safety of the society. Additionally, they do not just punish criminals for their crime but are also supposed to change and rehabilitate them mentally and emotionally, so they do not disrupt the social order after being re-introduced to the society CITATION Sie14 l 16393 (Siegel & Bartollas, 2014).
Thirdly, they provide employment to the local community members. People from neighbouring societies, especially those that face frequent financial challenges may find steady work at a prison. They may also serve as a good guidance centre for those wishing to pursue a career in…