Jails tend to have fewer amenities because incarceration is meant to be brief,and they are in a constant state of turnover with respect to population.

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Jails are designed to hold individuals who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences, usually under a year. As a result, they do not offer many amenities or services and are often overcrowded. Additionally, the turnover of individuals coming in and leaving the jail means that resources are limited and the focus is primarily on security, rather than rehabilitation or providing amenities.

Jails Tend to Have Fewer Amenities Because Incarceration Is Meant