Comparing Running A Prison As The Warden And The...

3. Compare running a prison as the warden and the constitutional rights of inmates. A prison warden is the chief executive of the institution and oversees the entire operation within a prison system. A prison warden needs to possess an array of skills that is capable of managing â€Å"large groups of employees, and to operate facilities in a way that keeps inmates, staff, and society safe† (Clear et al., 2013, p. 321). Studies from Clear et al. (2013) further indicate that today’s prison warden must function effectively despite decreased autonomy and increased accountability† (p. 321). The role and responsibility of a prison warden are comparable to a police chief’s because it requires extensive knowledge in administration, and experience in various areas within the department or institution. According to Clear et al. (2013), The rights applicable to inmates are essentially summarized in a handful of phrases in four of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Three of these- the First, Fourth, and Eighth are part of the Bill of Rights. The Fourth, the Fourteenth Amendment, became effective in 1868 (p. 102). Although inmates may not have full Constitutional rights while incarcerated, they are entitled to basic human rights, freedom and dignity. U.S. penal systems have been reformed at the beginning of the 1960’s. The reason for this reformation is to prevent inhumane treatment, provide inmates with religious freedom, and due process (Smith, 2010). The U.S. Supreme CourtShow MoreRelatedIncarceration: Prison and Inmates10532 Words   |  43 Pagescriminal conviction, is called incarceration. Incarceration is one of the main forms of punishment for the commission of illegal offenses. Juveniles and adults alike are subject to incarceration. Incarceration is the detention of a person in a jail or prison. The federal, state, and local governments have facilities to confine people. Individuals awaiting trial, being held pending citations for non-custodial offenses, and those convicted of misdemeanors (crimes which carry a sentence of less than oneRead MoreLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pagesbuild upon this work. An earlier version of the book was published by Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, California USA in 1993 with ISBN number 0-534-17688-7. When Wadsworth decided no longer to print the book, they returned their publishing rights to the original author, Bradley Dowden. The current version has been significantly revised. If you would like to suggest changes to the text, the author would appreciate your writing to him at dowden@csus.edu. iv Praise Comments on the earlier