Assignment Instructions/ Description
As an analyst in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, you are asked to write an analysis of the current incarceration trends in the American prison system. Assess the prison environment as experienced by different classifications of prisoners and include responses to the following:
· Identify and explain how the subcultures of men and women in prison differ.
· Explain the changing social structure of prisons including gangs, racial tension, contraband, and sexual activities.
· Sexual abuse is a problem is women’s prisons. Recommend how to reduce the exploitation.
· Identify the gangs in prisons and determine if it is possible to effectively communicate with prison gang members. Identify related benefits for the prison community and the security of the prison personnel.
Support your paper with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your analysis should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
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