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Apparently the have play stations now. I have never had one, neither do I want one.
But I struggle to see what that has to do with reforming the character. No wonder they are trying to
break into prison. Its a good place to get drugs too. Another thing I am not interested in. |
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I'm in somewhat of the same boat as StBalders. I don't really think it does much of either, but
does more for society than to punish the prisoner. Prisoners get TV, recreation, and sometimes even
a college degree. I'm all for rehabilitation, but we take is a little too far. Prison is no longer
a punishment. The thing that gets me the most is that some will go without college because it is
too expensive, but those in prison have an option. Don't quite sound like punishment to me. |
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I think prisons should put the focus on benefiting society, instead of simply meting out punishment
to those who are incarcerated. The purpose of the prison system is to make society safer by locking
away those who pose a danger to others. The justice system should, however, also use prisons to
reform criminals and ensure that they can one day reintegrate into society and contribute positively
to their community. The end goal of prisons should never be incarceration for incarceration's
sake.
I am not entirely sure, however, if I believe that prisons have such fantastic facilities. In the
US, only a small handful of prisons are referred to as "Club Fed." But in many ways, some of these
minimum security institutions offer a lower standard of living than other prisons, as inmates are
housed in large dormitories and have almost no privacy. True, inmates do enjoy some privileges, but
they are really fairly basic, such as television, the right to subscribe to newspapers or magazines,
the use of a library and a few educational programs. I don't think that many people commit crimes
just so they can get caught and be carted off to prison, unless they are homeless and completely
destitute. |
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The reason that the prisoners get good treatment in there is because it's to help them become better
people when they are released, the fact that they have lost their freedom is enough of a punishment.
But when you say benefit to society it kind of is because you are getting the trouble makers off the
street. |
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It exists for both, although some jails don't seem to be doing a very good job of punishing
prisoners. They were intended to though. |
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The four functions of a prison are to punish the offender, protect the public, deter others from
committing a crime, and rehabilitate the offender. |
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No.
I disagree.
It is very scarey, and people will rape you too. |
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A prison is a fantastically frightening place. For the entire length of your term your life is in
constant peril. One has constantly to keep one's guard up. At any moment you could be stabbed,
beaten, or raped, or all of the above. The racial tension in a prison is always palpable. It is
ludicrous, therefore, to suggest that a felon would purposely break the law with the intent of
getting sent back to prison. Maybe a few hardened criminals, inured to the kind of violence that
goes on in a typical prison, could conceivably do such a thing. But surely they are an
exception--most sane people would do anything to stay out--including obeying the law. |
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Prisoners do get more recreational activities but its also a punishment to be there. There is so
much crime and gangs its scary. |
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I am not sure which side to reply on. But I fall into the bit of both category anyway. First off,
the punishment of prisoners is an essential element to the process. Without some fear of
consequences to an illegal action there is no deterrent to the criminal. It also acts as some
consolation to the victim who knows that some form of justice has been done, "at least they have
their comeuppance".
It is however a largely pointless exercise if the prisoner just comes out after his stint and just
goes straight back into his old ways. If all that is learnt inside is how to count the days off and
perhaps learn some new tricks from the other lags, the time spent is wasted for everyone.
I propose a kind of double prison system (it happens to a degree anyway but make it clearer). If a
crime is committed that warrants a sentence, let's say burglary, then that person serves their time.
Whilst inside they have the choice, spend the time, with help, getting clean (if drugs are
involved) learn a trade (god knows this country needs skilled people) and you get your Sky TV,
internet time, etc etc. The other choice is go back to your old ways, turn down this second chance
and get nothing but a miserable existence staring at four walls, no perks no nothing. If I messed
up and went inside I know which avenue I would take. |
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24 Mar 2008 14:26
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