In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to analyze inmates’ rights, the cases that afforded inmates those rights, and the impact inmate rights have on correctional administration.

Instructions
After reviewing Chapter 11 of your textbook, the “Summary of Inmate Rights” document, and conducting research on inmates’ rights and the corresponding case law, write a 3-5 page paper in which you:

Summarize inmates’ rights and the U.S. cases that awarded them those rights.
Explain how inmates’ rights impact correctional administration.
Articulate your perspective about whether inmates have too many or too few rights.
Be sure to include the rationale behind your perspective.
Recommend, based on research and/or experience, additional rights to be afforded to inmates and those which should be removed.
Use three sources to support your writing.
Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
Access the Strayer University Library or review library guides for help with research, writing, and citation.
Formatting
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Learning Outcomes
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Assess the rights of inmates in the U.S.