Describe the problem of mass incarceration in the United States.

COR 320.599 Summer 2023 Race, Class & Gender in a Correctional Context – Due August 14, 2023

A) Describe the problem of mass incarceration in the United States. Describe and provide incarceration statistics as to the extent to which incarceration rates in the US has grown over the last 40 years. (1 page) B) What policies and practices have contributed to the growth of the American prison population (and ultimately led to mass incarceration)? (1.5 to 2 pages) C) What are some of the direct consequences of mass incarcerationin relation to race and class in the US? (1 page) D) What are some of the collateral (indirect) consequences of mass incarceration in terms of race and class in the US? (1 page) E) Given that there has been greater recognition of the problem of mass incarceration in the US, what specific steps (changes in policy) can be taken to reduce the problem of race and class bias in the correctional system? (1 page)

Please follow the layout described on this assignment pageand be sure to address all questions/sections discussed. Students should label the sections of the assignment. Students are required to substantially use at least threeoutside academic sources (not including the assigned course readings) for the assignment. Studentsmust support their statements with facts/evidence – this is a research paper (not an essay assignment).Lastly, students must submit an electronic copy of the written assignment via Blackboard.

Papers should be no longer than7 pages. Students are limited to using fourdirect quotes (twoquotes up to 40 words, twoquotes up to 60 words) for the assignment. Students are required to cite sources in the body of the paper and include a works cited page. Papers must adhere to the APA Guidelines and must be typed (double spaced) in 12 point Times Roman font with one-inch borders on all sides. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Anyone who plagiarizes will receive a “0” on the assignment.

Late Papers – Five points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late.

Research Paper Sections

A) Description of Problem (1 page)

B) Contributing Policies & Practices (1.5 to 2 pages)

C) Direct Consequences (1 page)

D) Collateral (Indirect) Consequences (1 page)

E) Potential Resolutions (1 page)

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