jail crowding
the population of the nation's jails has almost tripled over how much
the past 20 years
which amendment was alleged to be violated?
8th Amendment
true or false
suicide is a big problem in jail
true
what do the small amount of jails offer to inmates struggling?
intensive mental health programs
what is the biggest number
there is no biggest number
what jail population grew faster than the black jail population?
hispanic jail population
what case was held in the supreme court?
Bell v. Wolfish
Inmates on suicide watch are placed in what?
isolation and monitored closely
true or false
the number of criminal offenders with mental illness has been rising
true
1,000 x 100
100,000
true or false
More jails were built or expanded because the crowding continued
true
what is a main issue for increased capacity in jails?
overcrowding or other conditions of confinement
how much percent was caused by suicide
34%
how much percent do inmates struggle with mental illness?
16%
what is the 4th planet from the sun?
Mars
what did officials try using to deal with the growing numbers of offenders
pretrial release & diversion programs
what lawsuits did inmates file?
lack of privacy, brutality by staff, access to an attorney
how many inmate deaths were there in 2013
967 deaths
why is housing mentally ill inmates more expensive?
they tend to get placed in more expensive high security or specialized facilities
What animal is known as the largest mammal to ever live?
true or false
The jail incarceration rate has decreased
false
religion-based employment discrimination
When inmates deemed high risk of suicide they are placed on ____
suicide watch
Housing mentally ill offenders tends to be more ____
expensive
what are our full names
Isabella Resendiz ,Destiny Escobedo ,Tessa Cervantes