. Assignment: Prisoner Rights
Resource: Ch. 12 of Corrections: The Fundamentals
Review Ch. 12 of Corrections: The Fundamentals
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in APA format on the evolution of prisoner rights. Include the following in your paper:
o The importance and purpose of prisoner rights
Introduction to prisoner rights
Why are they needed/purpose
o The effect of these rights on the individual inmate
Positives
Negatives
The effect on social behavior in prison
o Eighth Amendment
Purpose
Function
Relevance/importance
o Section 1983: civil rights litigation
Purpose
Function
Relevance and importance
o Implementation of prisoner rights
Agree or disagree
Substantiate your position through research
Cite at least three outside references.
· Post your paper as a Microsoft® Word attachment.