CJ 202 prison, punishment and rehab. (criminal justice)

Review classification in San Quentin, classification in North Carolina and recent cases on classification. In an essay discuss similarities and differences in terms of the goals of classification and public safety. Does the process protect the inmates, the correctional staff, and the public? Include the difference between general population and segregated population. Your response should demonstrate an understanding of the correctional client/inmate in terms of the issues presented by them as individuals and problems they may bring with them during incarceration, e.g. mental health, medical, addiction, etc. You must be specific in your response and include references that support your points. The minimum response is two double-spaced pages.

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Classification refers to various guidelines that are used within the criminal justice system so as to determine where inmates are housed. The San Quentin is a state prison in California that is used to house male criminal offenders and is considered to be the oldest state prison in the state. The prison also houses death row inmates and is considered to be the largest in the United States.

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