Criminal Justice

CJS 200 Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you describe the distinctions between jails and prisons. Address the following in your comparison:

• Identify the four types of prisons.

• Explain the concept of prison as a total institution.

• Explain why jails play an important role in the criminal justice system.

Class is CJS200 at University of Phoenix

Types of Prisons

Followings are four types of prisons:

Federal

State

Municipal

Military

Federal prison is managed and operated by the federal government. It is normally included house inmates, who are convicted of violating the laws of federal state or local laws. The prison such as municipal prison includes high security to accuse, while military prison is operated by the military to reduce the impacts of...