incarceration
Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.
The prison service and the social harm perspective
According to Justice and Prisons (2011a), prisons are fundamental in the criminal justice system as they ensure that offenders face justice and are sanctioned for unlawful activity. The primary aim of prisons is providing prisoners with assistance and rehabilitation opportunities in a humane way. There are International standards which state that reformation and social rehabilitation should take place humanely and without torture to prevent social harm occurring within the system. Justice and Prisons (2011b), identifies the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment as a few of many standards which prisons must adhere to. They also express that women, children and those with mental health needs require a more personal approach than the one size fits all belief (Justice and Prisons, 2011b).
By Janine S White5 years ago in Criminal
While we were in lockdown, a group of Carabinieri from Piacenza dealt and tortured
For the first time in the history of Italy, yesterday the judiciary seized an entire police station (the "Levante" of Piacenza) because every type of crime was committed inside it - to the point that investigators spoke of circumstances and "Gomorrah" attitudes.
By Marco Bonomo5 years ago in Criminal
On Prison Reform for US Prisons
Overcrowding has been one of the main issues in United States’s prison systems within both prisons and inmates alike. According to statistics gathered from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the US actually comes in at number 13th as the world’s most overcrowded prisons (McCarthy, para. 1). The exceeding population in US prisons has threatened the deterioration of inmate’s and staff’s mental and physical well-being, as well as safety. The leading cause behind overcrowding in US prisons is due to the high rate of recidivism following criminals’ release. In order to prevent recidivism it is imperative that the US promotes prison reform, in which the prison system provides more resources and programs to better equip inmates with the skills to successfully integrate into American society.
By Salem Rosé6 years ago in Criminal
Katonah's Katherine Vockins Brings Incarcerated People Back with her Rehabilitation Through Arts Program
25 years ago, Katherine Vockins and her husband Hans Hallundbaek had successful business careers. But when Hans had what she called, “a midlife correction,” everything changed. He began seminary studies, and the curriculum brought him inside Sing Sing. The future Director of the Interfaith Prison Partnership became a prison reform activist, and his interest soon had her following. However, Vockins didn’t do so to found the Rehabilitation Through Arts Program, which has her participants shattering the nation’s 50% recidivism rate. Instead, Vockins' entrance into this amazing life of service hit much closer to home.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Criminal
The Purposes of Punishment: Is “An Eye for an Eye” Appropriate?
What it our criminal justice system worked on “an eye for an eye” basis? That means that if someone burned down your house, the next morning you’d be on your way to their house with a bottle of gasoline in one hand and a lighter in the other. Sounds quite scary, doesn't it.
By Yulina Goto6 years ago in Criminal
The American Injustice System
America is known to be the land of the free but ironically, it is the #1 country in the world with the highest prison population. In fact, 2.3 million Americans are behind bars today and 64% of Americans have an immediate family member who has been incarcerated at some point in their life. Most likely, some of us reading this have or know someone who has been to prison. America’s prison system is outdated and punishes the disadvantaged in our society instead of protecting all Americans. I hope to convince you all about the importance of prison reform by discussing some of its major issues. America’s prison system needs reform because it benefits from racial and economic injustices and punishes those with drug addictions instead of giving them the proper help needed to recover.
By Elizabeth Malinowski6 years ago in Criminal
Do You Believe Charles Manson should have spent the rest of his life behind bars?
The man beyond the infamous murders back in the late 1960s. Some say he was a cult leader, a prophet, a murderer, and much more. We will discuss who exactly Charles Manson was from my point of view. I am not a professional doctor, so I will not be making any diagnosis labels or leading that way as I am not trained. However, I am a conspiracy theorist and have no problem sharing my thoughts on this topic with you.
By Nia on Air6 years ago in Criminal
Jail Diversion
The Diversion Programs Courtney Keller Louisiana State University Alexandria Diversion Programs What is a diversion program? Diversion programs can be described as many different things. A diversion program can be seen as a form of rehabilitation or a detour sentence. When a defendant qualifies for a diversion program, they can avoid a prison sentence. However, do diversion programs work? To answer this question, one must know what a diversion program is.
By Courtney Keller6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Florida man is released from prison, commits serious crimes
When you’ve done dirt and you’re about to get cleaned and splash back in the mud, you deserve every shackle and fetter than can lock down your liberty. 26-year-old Joseph Williams tasted the sweet strands of freedom in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. As an inmate brought into custody for drug charges, Williams was let loose like a bull in a rodeo back out in the world...where he allegedly committed second-degree murder with a pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Is B Will His Brother, Big Daddy Yum Yum’s, Keeper or Shooter?
Aggravated second-degree battery was the case that they gave him. Rapper Brian Alexander “B Will” Wilcott shot his professional wrestler brother Byron “Big Daddy Yum Yum” Wilcott for allegedly “talking too loud.” Talk about sibling rivalry. The brother’s voice got too high apparently so B Will had to grab his gat and get to blasting. Big Daddy Yum Yum is recovering from non-life threatening injuries to his abdomen, thigh and wrist.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
