You must have at least four meaningful sentences in the discussion. Discussion must be in Microsoft Word and must be an original answer no plagiarism.

Primary postings should include either a concise summary of information or an analysis of the topic under study.

Please don't use long quotations. Please note within the text of your discussion posting where you got your information. Outside research should be academic in nature and come from reputable peer reviewed sources.

You must include two references with your posting cited in APA style. Discussions Questions will be answered separately.

Each week there will be a media assignment consisting of an article, a video, podcast or other media. You must review this media and integrate and synthesize its content into the week's discussion.

Discussion

Discuss the factors that impact "Prisonization." Include information from your text, and the assigned article.

Website/Article: Take a look at the American Correctional Association website and download and read the article titled "Prison Gangs 101."