Correction Facilities and the Right Amendment
Discussion 15
In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss as to whether or not you believe prisoners should be entitled to certain rights while incarcerated? If so, which ones? If not, why? Support your answer by using your critical thinking skills.
Assignment 15
What did you learn from this class?
Material 15
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Discussion 16
All initial posts should reference the textbook or at least one outside source. All sources must be cited using APA guidelines.
Assignment 16
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Answer preview
Another right is freedom from arbitrary punishments and cruel punishments. According to the Eighth Amendment, every inmate has the right to be free from inhuman treatment that can be considered cruel punishment. However, the Eighth Amendment has not clearly indicated which actions are brutal, but the Supreme court states that such punishments include beheading, burning alive, and disemboweling, among others. According to Mckee (2019), inmates should also have the right to freedom from sexual harassment. That applies to sexual crimes from either fellow inmates or prison personnel. According to the court rules, guards, administrators, and government officials are liable for inflicting conditions on inmates that can allow sexual harassment or allowing any form of sexual harassment within
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