A history of American prisons -- Challenges and controversy in US prisons -- Education and health care -- Violence behind bars -- Juveniles in the prison system -- Detaining immigrants -- Life in prison or parole? -- Choosing between rehabilitation and punishment.
Summary:
Looks at prison conditions and the American criminal justice system to help readers gain a deeper understanding of how prisoners are treated, while weighing what some argue are necessary changes to today's prisons.
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