With the 1990s, we saw a record number of people being incarcerated in the United States via " three strikes" laws and other punitive policies. While this is troublesome enough, the ethical violations that occur within the correctional system has been well-documented. Highlighted in your readings is the case of Kalief Browder, who was incarcerated for 3 years without ever being convicted. Please discuss the following:

1. What was Kalief imprisoned for? How do you think his history played a role in this? How is it possible to imprison someone for three years without being convicted of a crime? What were specific circumstances in the Browder case? Taking these factors into consideration, would you consider the criminal justice system broken or is it doing exactly what it was intended to do?

2. What is the purpose of imprisonment? Did the incarceration of Browder serve that purpose. What are the ethcial issues involved in locking up a juvenile in an adult facility regardless of a conviction.

3. What purpose does solitary confinement serve? Discuss the number of individuals exposed to solitary confinement? How is solitary confinement linked with mental health issues?

4. Discuss how the Kalief Browder case changed how solitary confinement is used especially in regards to juveniles? What specific laws/policies were passed as a result?