The term paper requirements are as follows; a minimum of 4 full pages, typed, double-spaced excluding the reference and title pages, and in APA format only. Do not draft the term paper in MLA. The paper will reflect college level research and style. The paper will be arranged in typical research format including an introduction or abstract, body and conclusion. A sample research paper will be provided upon request. Grammatical and spelling errors will lower the grade of the paper. The topic of the term paper is a penal system, correctional institution, correctional facility or an Inspector General’s Report on a condition at a facility or detention center. Term papers will usually be graded within 1 week.
Riker’s Island
Location and History of the institution
Warden (Background, how long has he/she been a warden, previous assignments)
Level of the prison (Supermax, max, med, min)
Current prison population and design capacity
Demographics (blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asian and what type of crimes are the most prevalent in the facility)
Prison design
Prison programs (prison industries, vocational, rehabilitative, maintenance, and recreational programs)
Disciplinaries
Riots and/or uprisings
Lawsuits (medical: Estelle v Gamble, conditions, 4th, 8th, and 14th Amendments
Conclusion (State of the prison), compare what you have researched to the prison’s strategic plan (mission, vision, and values statement).
In your opinion, how does the prison measure up to the mission, vision, and values?
