Examine the life of a defendant in a jail or prison setting.

 Examine the life of a defendant in a jail or prison setting.

Once they are incarcerated, defendants still have rights and options. Mistreatment of prisoners must be dealt with and corrections officers must ensure these prisoners’ fair and just treatment. There are also challenges in incarcerating women.

Locate a recent Internet news article that relates to this week’s reading and form a one-page response.

Discuss how the article relates to how the convicted are actually treated, what options are available for the convicted, or some aspect of the corrections side of the criminal justice system.

Report specifically on whether the article addressed something positive or negative within the system.