Prisoners’ Rights
In satisfying the requirements of this report the U.S constitution and Federal Statutes have been selected as the primary prisoners’ privileges sources (Hudson & Dawsonera, 2007). The state and federal policies are involved in the regulation and management of prisons which incorporates the rights held by the inmates. Despite the fact that inmates are not entitled to comprehensive rights based on the American constitution they are however they are guarded by the 8th Amendment that protects then against any inhumane and harsh penalties (Hudson & Dawsonera, 2007). This law also necessitate that all inmates are at least offered a standard living state. In addition, they are also guarded against any form of discernment on the basis of religion, gender or race (Hudson & Dawsonera, 2007). From the federal and constitutional laws the inmates also have certain privileges such as that related to speech as well as religious choice but this privileges do not however alter their status as inmates.
Special populace prisons are comprised of inmates with certain issues or needs which might be physical or health-based (Siegel, 2017). The aging inmates is one of the special groups in the correctional facilities. State as well as federal administrations normally certain a certain portion of taxes in offering medical care to this population. This initiative is required based on the increasing health needs among aging persons and particularly those in the correctional settings. In my opinion the funds that are set aside by the administrations are justified since these people require medical attention. This special group normally necessitate health attention and thus it is only ethical to offer them the support that they need (Siegel, 2017). For instance this group might fall into depression if their needs are not accommodated.
References
Siegel, L. J. (2017). Corrections today. Place of publication not identified: Cengage Learning.
Hudson, D. L., & Dawsonera. (2007). Prisoners' rights. New York: Chelsea House.
