Category: Prison

Since the late nineteenth century, prison labor has become an integral part of the United States economy. While some convicts are given support and maintenance jobs in prisons, others are tasked with manufacturing goods or providing services to private corporations, non-profit firms, and state and government institutions. These inmates receive little or no payment for…

Table of Contents Introduction The Extent of the Problem of Overcrowding in Prisons Solutions to the Problem of Overcrowding in Prisons Conclusion References Introduction Overcrowding in prison is where the number of convicts in a nation exceeds the capability of its jails. When charged, criminals get a penalty that consists of a set duration of…

Table of Contents Introduction The Aspects of the School-to-Prison Pipeline Groups Affected by the School-to-Prison Pipeline Historical Background of the Problem Commentary References Introduction The term “school-to-prison pipeline” refers to the tendency of children and young adults, typically from disadvantaged backgrounds, to be put in prison because of harsh disciplinary policies within schools. In this…

Criminal justice presupposes punishments for committing offenses, which include isolation of recidivists from society. However, the more time people spend in places with minimal contact with the outside world and access to resources, the less they will be able to adapt back to normal lawful life. Many ex-prisoners struggle with finding employment and building social…

Table of Contents Prison System Incarceration Deterrence Rehabilitation and Retribution References Prison System It is necessary to clarify that my prison system belongs to medium security prisons. These are “the standard facilities used to house most criminals,” so my prison will apply to most types of criminals (Types of prisons, 2021, para. 4). One of…

The prison-based community is a population that should be supported in diverse spheres such as healthcare, psychological health, social interactions, and working. Various types of services such as therapeutic communities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, healthcare, elder care, and social reintegration preparation are provided to prisoners. Sometimes, such services can be looked at as interventions in…

Introduction Since 1993 there has been a steady increase in the prison population, hitting a record highest of 87,000 inmates in 2012. While the rate of crime and other injustices on the fall, it is evident that the influx of the prison population results from longer sentences passed by the courts for criminal activities. The…

Table of Contents Introduction The prison system of the U.S. Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Under a generalizing name – social control – several internal mechanisms were designed to maintain the society’s integrity. They establish specific rules, norms, and laws for people’s behavior and enforce them through individuals, such as families or peers, and various social…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Prisoner rights movement Prison reform movement Conclusion Works Cited Introduction A prison refers to an institution often run by the government where persons who have committed crimes are confined and deprived of their freedom and liberty to a certain extent. Such persons are confined therein for specific durations of…

The correctional system’s primary purpose is rehabilitation, and it is founded on the notion that criminals can be cured and deterred from committing crimes. Mental health, substance addiction, and educational assistance are all included in the rehabilitation process. Specialized programs have since been designed for women, those condemned of sexual assaults, and those under parole…