For-profit prisons / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Cynthia Kennedy Henzel.
Title:
For-profit prisons / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Cynthia Kennedy Henzel.
ISBN:
9781532173363
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2020]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Kids for cash -- Prisoners for profit -- The return of private prisons -- Public vs. private -- Inmate care -- Prisons and politics -- Immigrant detention -- The future of for-profit prisons.
Summary:
Examines the history of for-profit prisons in the United States justice system, exploring scandals like the "Kids for Cash" scheme in Pennsylvania and gerrymandering. Discusses whether or not for-profit prisons have a future in the American justice system. Includes a glossary.
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Interest grade level:
6-12.
Audience:
1160 Lexile.
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