Recidivism

The movie “Prison State” follows the story of a town, Beecher Terrace, in Kentucky. The town spends approximately $15 million a year on their prison system (______). The film follows the stories of 4 individuals Christel, Charles McDuffie, Demetria, and Keith Huff. Christel is a 15year old teenager diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD. She was faced with a charge of truancy after neglecting to attend school. Michelle Alexander explains how bad the incarnation rate is in Beecher Terrace by…

From my observations, although the officers are in violent, dangerous, and disordered crowds there can be order and control in these environments. Many of the inmates want to finish their time or even shorten it with good behavior. They don’t want any of their privileges to be taken away since they already reside in an inhumane environment. The officers can easily revoke the inmate of his/her privileges or even put them in a secluded cell. Order in the prison or jail can easily be given once…

There are a variety of different barriers preventing certain populations from attaining access to dental care. One underserved group many individuals overlook when thinking about dental care is prison inmates. Just because they are behind bars does not mean they should be denied adequate dental care. Although there are many dental programs working with prisons to ensure they receive care, there is a higher demand for dental employees in prisons now than there ever was before. According to a…

What types of services are offered to inmates? "The philosophy under which the jail operates may provide only for those services required by law, or it may advocate education, treatment and work programs"(Bowker,2003). Many different programs are offered to offenders during their time of incarceration. These programs have created not only to reinforce the safety and order of the prison but also to improve public safety by making inmates more productive upon their release back into society.…

Ask anyone about what they think about a former convict and you will likely get a short list of attributes and issues that don’t paint a very positive light. People make mistakes and are expected to make up for those mistakes. Some do and some don’t. This paper will discuss the current prisoner release system, the short comings and ways to help remedy those roadblocks to produce active citizens that are a productive member in their communities. First, where and why the modern prison system was…

Summarize the clips in 1-2 Lines Rick Mercer discussed that the government incites fear in its citizens to ensure obedience in a time where crime is at its lowest. He states that there is nothing to fear but fear itself and the people that benefit from that fear, meaning the government. John Oliver discussed how horribly prisoners are treated, and how the public has become uninterested in the unethical treatment of prisoners. How are the issues discussed in these clips connected to one another?…

In California, Michigan, and New York, there’s been a history of imprisonment rates. Their cities are the most visited cities in the United States. Many of the prisoners are in there because of their indecisive actions and the way of choosing decisions life brings upon them. We must consider how it affects the new way of their lifestyle in prison and their morales too, or how confident they feel about themselves in prison. Cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Detroit have been indeed affected…

The understanding of evidence and dishonesty are a significant business and element within the United States of America. The United States prison system holds over 1,500,000 inmates each year even after significant increases in early releases in recent years (Carson, 2015). Deception and dishonesty are heavily researched in the correctional context and have resulted in some significant findings however, the human ability to accurately identify nonverbal behavior continues to be subpar at best…

The state of Tennessee was one of the first to be fully accredited by the American Correctional Association in 1994, noted for management practices as well as cost-saving techniques (Tennessee Department of Correction, n.d.b). The state has maintained the accreditation since it was awarded undergoing recertification every three years. The Tennessee Department of Correction focused on providing a safe and secure environment within the prisons while providing rehabilitation to incarcerated…

The first time a person does anything can be overwhelming, exciting, and nerve wracking. Having so many emotions at one time can send a person into an emotional turmoil. No matter what the experience might be, it is rarely as scary or as wonderful as imagined. Through the first twenty years of a person’s life, there are dozens of first experiences. From the first time a baby walks through a crowded living room full of smiling faces to the first time a young adult walks through the door of a…