According to the textbook American Corrections, (Krisberg, Marchionna, & Hartney, 2014), similarity states that the conditions of confinement can change the inmate’s behavior negatively, especially in relation to the overcrowding of jails and prisons. The overcrowding inmate population contributes to worsen those conditions resulting in a lack of resources to programs such as counseling, rehabilitation or training. Most importantly, overcrowding leads to inadequate facility services, such as food, health, and exercise. In addition, the staff member’s morale and expertise are affected. All of these issues affect the chances of an inmate’s reentry and will contribute to an increase in re-offending. In addition, women that are incarcerated could
