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prison violence
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-inadequate supervision
-arch. design -weapon availability -housing violence-prone inmates near potential victims -high level of tension-close quarters -relations btw inmates & staff |
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ruffin v. commonwealth
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-1871
-prisoners are like slaves -very few rights |
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cooper v. pate
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-1964
-prisoners DO have const. rights -can sue correctional officers/institutions *Hands off* |
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First Ammendment
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-freedom of speech
-have this right-more or less -mail monitored |
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Fourth Ammendment
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-unreasonable search & seizure
-do not have this right |
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Eighth Ammendment
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-cruel/ unusual punishment
-are protected by this |
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Fourteenth Ammendment
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-due process
-are somewhat protected |
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prisoner grievences
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-25,500 prisoner lawsuits in 2000
-74% dismissed for lack of evidence |
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Prison Reform Litigation Act
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-limit prisoners to sue institutions
-more diff to waive leave costs -must go thru every process at inst. before can file |
