1. Answer the following questions:

a. What are key differences between jails and prisons (function, population, management)?

b. What are some of the problems associated with housing juveniles in adult jails?

c. Discuss what has been done to limit overcrowding in U.S. jails.

d. Discuss some of the problems associated with housing both convicted offenders and pretrial detainees in a local jail.

2. Labeling and Symbolic Interaction Theories, that provides a great deal of support for Labeling theory. Then consider the scope, parsimony, and evidence in support of or in criticism of labeling theory. Is labeling theory a good theory of criminality?

3. Discuss how critical theory can help us explain and understand public order crime. Consider: What model of law does a critical theorist adhere to and how does that relate to public order crimes?

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1 a The major difference that is in terms of function that is most prominent between jails and prisons is that prison holds inmates that have been tried and convicted of crimes Jails on the other hand ... View the full answer