Louisiana Jail and Prison

Choose a local jail or prison in your state. Through any investigative means that you choose, provide a detailed analysis of the organizational structure, management, issues, and security measures of the facility. Your 10- to 15-page research paper (exclusive of the APA title and reference pages) will provide a macro understanding of how the correctional institution of your choice functions. Your research can include Internet research, state or county governmental document research, interviews, visits, etc.

At a minimum, your analyses must include at least six of the following areas of prison or jail administration:

Compliance with the Constitution
Corruption Prevention Methods
Custody and Security
Death Penalty
Disciplinary Procedures
Education and Vocational Training
Financial Operations
Gang Management
Grievance Procedures
Health Care
Inmate Classification
Intake, Discharge, Mail, and Documentation
Media Relations
Mental Health Care
Organization and Management
Personnel Management
Prison Work and Industry
Protective Custody
Recreation
Use of Force
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:

Must be 10-to 15- double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
Must include a cover page that includes:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use at least five resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide