Why is corrections poorly covered in mainstream media?

[cody]

In addition, how does the way media portrays offenders speak to the manner in which they are treated by the criminal justice system. Explain please.
By corrections I mean the U.S. criminal correctional system (i.e. jails, prisons, etc.)
From my experience, the media depicts a highly inaccurate view of these elements. Why do you think that is?

 

[Immeasurable Singularity]

Well, anything the media does is to persuade the viewers. If you can find out what they are attempting to persuade the viewers into thinking, then you can begin to correlate reasons as to why.

 

[Chad A]

I don't really understand your question. How do you want them to be covered? The media portrays offenders as criminals. How else would they portray them? What are you getting at?
I don't know that the media shows an inaccurate view. Why do you think it does? What is your experience? Prison is not a nice place, but then its not supposed to be.