Choose 2 eras of American corrections that occurred consecutively. Describe each era and describe the differences between the two eras. Explain the shift between the eras. What caused the changes to the correctional system? 

Question #2 - Explain the impact of sentencing policies on the imprisonment rate and on racial disparities in imprisonment during the era of mass incarceration. 

Question #3 - Explain the impact of the war on drugs on the imprisonment rate and on racial disparities in imprisonment during the era of mass incarceration

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Era 1 The Penitentiary Era Late 18th Century to Mid19th Century Description The Penitentiary Era marked the birth of the modern American correctional system It began in the late 18th century with the ... View the full answer