Caregiving: The Uneserving From An Ethical Perspective

I believe the undeserving, from an ethical perspective, deserve a sense of understanding and also a chance for rehabilitation. We as humans make mistakes and even a person with no prior criminal history is capable of committing an offense at any point in time. As Alexander Pope said, “To err is human, to forgive divine definition. All people commit sins and make mistakes.” In the military we are taught how to survive when placed in a dangerous situation, such as on a deployment. They instill in us a survival mindset but upon returning home they don’t teach us how to reintegrate into society. It’s why so many veterans have problems coping with civilian life once they leave the service, a place where their lives were so structured. I view …show more content…
A roof over their heads, clothes on their backs, and food in their stomach. Most prisoners today already live in a structured environment, however if I were to run a prison it would be suited to emphasize a military lifestyle. For the prisoner nothing would be free, their days would consist of work to cover the cost of their incarceration. Not only would they be working to pay for the bed they sleep in, the food they eat, and the clothes on their backs, it would be mandatory for every prisoner to complete their General Education Development, or GED. For those that have already obtained their high school diploma or GED the next level of education would be mandatory, an Associates Degree. A prisoner would have the opportunity to apply for grants and scholarships to help cover the cost of furthering their education, but would also have to work to pay the remaining fees. I feel that a system of rehabilitation is necessary to build up a person who is considered as undeserving. In my eyes this method will give many offenders the opportunity to become a contributing member of society once they leave the criminal justice