Why a jail or prison sentence is increasingly like a death sentence

In this article by Jeffery Ross he discusses why prison sentences are more like death sentences. Ross explains that there are four things that can make a prison sentence poor health care, unsanitary living, high levels of violence, and an increased number of people with chronic diseases living within a close proximity together. The author argues that in most cases this is how prison is and he strongly believes that if a prisoner doesn't get a death penalty, they will probably still die behind bars.

Article: Why a Jail or Prison Sentence is Increasingly Like a Death Sentence
Author: Jeffery Ross
Source: Contemporary Justice Review. Sep2012, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p309-321. 13p.
Contemporary Justice Review. Sep2012, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p309-321. 13p.