Out of all of the major components of corrections, jails, and the issues surrounding their function and operation tend to be the most widely studied by academics.

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Prisons, rather than jails, tend to be the focus of more extensive academic study due to their larger role in the correctional system, longer-term detainment of individuals, and the broader range of issues related to rehabilitation, recidivism, and penal policy.

Out of All of the Major Components of Corrections, Jails