Posted: September 13th, 2015

Private jails have existed in the United States for many years. In most cases private jails are paid by local, state, and federal agencies to house prisoners.

Private jails have existed in the United States for many years. In most cases private jails are paid by local, state, and federal agencies to house prisoners.

Please respond to all of the following prompts: •Compare and contrast the differences between private jails and those run by local, state, or federal governments. •Is there a difference in the prisoners they house or their level of security? •Is the idea of privatization of jails a good idea or a bad idea? Explain.