1. What has happened to the number of jails in the United States since the 1970s? Discuss the reasons for this change. 2. Describe the basic designs used in the construction of US jails. What effect...

1. What has happened to the number of jails in the United States since the 1970s? Discuss the reasons for this change.

2. Describe the basic designs used in the construction of US jails. What effect has technology had on the design of local jails? What does each design imply about the interactions of staff members and inmates?