“The Penitentiary of New Mexico is one the oldest prisons in the state of New Mexico. I picked this

“The Penitentiary of New Mexico is one the oldest
prisons in the state of New Mexico. I picked this
prison due to its history within the state and how the
setup of the prison systems vary between the
different states and throughout history of particular.
prisons.
I believe the prison is an example of how prisons have
evolved and developed throughout history. The
prison can show how the state of prisons in the
present day and life in the correction systems now,”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penitentiary_of_New_Mexico

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Penitentiary_riot

Your reflections on what the picture said to you about prisons in America. How have your thoughts changed based on what you’ve learned this semester? How so? Explain in detail.

In addition, what is something you have learned this semester regarding the prison system in America that has either intrigued, or bothered you and how does it apply to the future of corrections in America? Why? Explain fully and cite specific examples from the textbook and/or supplemental materials.

Step 2| Write a short essay (300-400 words) that addresses all of the points in the writing prompt. Be sure to explain your thought process and justify any conclusions drawn or statements made.
Essay should be in YOUR OWN WORDS and supported by relevant information from the textbook and/or other sources when applicable. When citing your textbook or other sources, you should use APA format in-text citations and include a short References list at the end of your essay.

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