each question individually This is for a statement of need for a grant proposal Question one: analyze the impact of diversity in prisons. * Address past policies and practices related to the response to increased diversity in corrections. Consider addressing some of the following: * Mental health issues * Language and cultural issues * Issues in women's prisons * LGBTQ issues Question two: explain the rise of incarceration rates and strategies to reduce them. Select two of the following events or criminal justice areas to focus on in your explanation: * War on Drugs * Parole/probation violations * Pre-trial detention Question three: describe factor(s) that impact prison culture. Select one or two of the following factors to include in your description: * Long-term incarceration rates * Two models of inmate behavior * Sexual violence in prisons (Eighth Amendment) * Relevant legislation * Court ruling(s)