1. Jails have been regarded as totally inadequate institutions. Why was that description frequently accurate in the past? Why is it less likely to be true today?
2. Direct-supervision jails seem so much better than linear-design jails. What problems do you see in direct-supervision jails? How much do you believe the new-generation jail is likely to improve the overall quality of jails in the United States?
3. What programs do you believe a large urban jail needs to offer?