After you have completed your research on private and government prisons, prepare a written summary of your findings. It is expected that, based on the nature of this project, a concise yet thorough analysis will take approximately 8-10 pages of text, in addition to your cover page, abstract, and reference page. Your paper must include a minimum of four (4) scholarly sources to support your findings. Font: Arial, 12-Point, Double-Spaced Style: All papers must include a cover page, abstract, and reference page. The paper will be written using all APA guidelines and will be double-spaced, using 1-inch margins, 12-point font. Krisberg, Barry, Marchionna, Susan, and Hartney, Christopher. American corrections (2nd ed.). Sage Publications Chapter 14: Death Row and the Death Penalty Chapter 15: The Growth of Privatization in Corrections
Presentation (50 points) The second phase of this project involves a PowerPoint highlighting the key components of your research and recommendations. This presentation must include a minimum of 8 substantive slides, in addition to your introductory slide. Click on the link below to review the research for this project. The Sentencing Project There are several large private prison corporations, such as CoreCivic, GEO Group, Management and Training Corporation, Emerald Correctional Management, LCS Corrections Services, and CiviGenics/Community Education Centers, Inc. In 2017, private prisons in the US represented 8.2% of the total incarcerated population. The below map shows that states vary significantly in their use of private correctional facilities. For example, the New Mexico Department of Corrections reports that 53% of its prison population is housed in private facilities, while 22 states do not employ any for-profit prisons. Your assignment is to provide a detailed written report on the use of private prisons versus state and federal government prisons. In addition to writing a paper, you will develop a PowerPoint presentation to support your paper. Your paper will require you to conduct extensive research on the full functionality of private prisons and compare these results to government prisons. Your paper should address the following questions/topics: 1. Private prisons are for profit. These private companies also have a financial interest in maintaining high levels of incarceration. Is this ethical? 2. Describe how funding, staffing, training, leadership, and policies impact the conditions of confinement. 3. Since private prisons are for profit, do they cut costs, such as hiring unqualified staff or providing inadequate care? 4. Why should society be concerned with conditions of confinement? 5. Who oversees these private prisons? Is there an oversight agency that holds private prisons accountable? 6. How effective is the Private Prison Information Act? 7. What elements should be included in an effective privatization contract and how often are these elements included? 8. Compare the programs/services offered in private prisons to that of government prisons. 9. Describe the types of inmates that private prisons are likely and less likely to house. Why? 10. What is the cost-benefit analysis for private prisons versus state and federal prisons? 11. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of private prisons. 12. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of state and federal prisons. 13. In your opinion, should the future of corrections move towards and increase utilization of private prisons? Or, should the money used towards these private prison contracts be allocated towards improving the current state and federal prisons? 14. Include any additional pertinent information to support your opinion.
