Prison Overcrowding

Overview:

For this assignment, you will discuss major issues in the prison inmate population and the issue of prison/inmate overcrowding as it relates to your home state.

Prepare a written response to the prompt below using a word processor. Please save your file in .doc or .docx format. Your response should be complete and your final document should be 750-1000 words in length and should comply with APA writing requirements.

Instructions:

1. Review this week’s resources and complete the Module 6 Lesson. 
2. Visit The Sentencing Project’s web page, Criminal Justice Facts: https://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/
3. Use this website to collect data on prison populations in your state.
4. Compare the growth of those inmate populations to the national trend.
5. Discuss the issue of prison overcrowding as it pertains to the prison system in your home state.
6. Please submit your completed document by using this assignment link.