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Prisons are Populated by the Wrong Offenders

(Kopel, 1995). Another article supports the notion that the majority of offenders in prison are not violent ("Crime," 1998). Ther...

Prison Privatization

vital option again during the 1980s and early 1990s for several reasons, the first of which was the existence of a general sociopo...

Correctional Psychologists

each town adopted their own ways of dealing with criminals (Meskell, 1999). Punishment was swift, nearly as soon as the crime had ...

A Foucaultian View of Kafka's The Penal Colony

Kafka story in respect to Foucaults ideas. II. Foucaults Conception of Law First, it is important to note that Foucault was ...

Behind a Convict’s Eyes

and as such this book clearly offers insights. The next issue concerns an inmates need to experience respect, hope and saf...

Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer"

Reiman seems much more forthright and confrontational than Kennedy.. Reiman points out that despite such things as the "three str...

Jeffrey Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison"

(Reiman, 2006, p. 16). This means that although the overall number of prisoners has increased, the percentage in jail for violent ...

Capital Punishment or Life in Prison

executed in the United States in 1995, the most since 1957. With more than 3000 inmates on death row nationwide -- more than any t...

Prison Violence Problems and Solutions II

due to the propensity for violence in prison (Maitland). Prison administrators are responsible for the maintenance of a safe ...

Criminal Recidivism

the adults in his life frequently quarrel and vent their frustrations physically; he, or a member of his family, may suffer one or...

Prison Suicide Prevention

In eighteen pages this paper discusses a proposed program and financial plan for the prevention of inmate suicides in prison. Eig...

Controversy Regarding Guidelines for Legislative Sentencing

In twelve pages this research paper discusses crime sentencing, politics, and the controversy surrounding legislative guidelines r...

Minorities and Prisons

at a full 25% above their capacity (McMurry, 1997). Though some have blamed increased recidivism rates and decreasing prison effe...

Violence in U.S. Prisons

In fourteen pages this paper considers the causes and possible solutions to U.S. prison violence. Eight sources are cited in the ...

Disregard for Law and Prison Gangs

In fourteen pages this paper discusses how prison gangs blatantly disregard the law in a consideration of member recruitment, empl...

Corrections, Control, and Privileges of Prison Recreation

In twenty five pages this paper examines the control issues associated with prison inmate recreation and considers whether or not ...

Prison Recreation Specialist and Human and Health Performance Research

In twenty pages research conducting, reading, and application of research findings are considered within the context of a Prison R...

Frivolous Lawsuit Filing by Prison Inmates

In ten pages this paper discusses prison inmate filing of frivolous lawsuits in the U.S. in a consideration of statistical data an...

Inmate Luxuries and U.S. Prison System Problems

nature. Many of my friends inflict a common punishment on their young children of not allowing them to watch television for a cer...

Prison System Education and Visitation

luxury, not a right. Television and Internet access are another issue. Why should a prisoner be given...

Comparative Analysis of American and Swedish Prisons

This paper consists of thirteen pages and contrasts and compares the prisons in the United States and Sweden in terms of their sim...

Youth and the Societal Roles of Juvenile Halls and Prisons

This paper consists of four pages and considers the societal roles juvenile halls and prisons play regarding youth crime. Three s...

Mexico, United States, Canada, and Corrections Systems

In ten pages this research paper examines the prison systems of North America in a consideration of similarities and differences w...

Prisons and Jails Compared

less of them because they are state facilities, or federal facilities. The Federal government has gathered data and publish...

Overcrowding in Prisons

a court appearance lasting about a minute (Scott, 1996). The four main purposes for prisons are incapacitation, deterrence, r...

Prison Overcrowding

In five pages the problems of prison overcrowding are discussed with some solutions and freedoms considered. There is no bibliogr...

Corrections Officer's Job Description

In ten pages this paper presents an overview of a corrections officer position in a discussion of the prison system, use of firear...

Prisons and Drug Abuse

In five pages a literature review is presented regarding drug abuse in prisons with linkage between the abuse of substances and re...

Prisons, Management, and Leadership

In twelve pages leadership and management are considered within the context of prison operations. Six sources are cited in the bi...

Ancient Prisons

In seven pages this research paper explores ancient 'prisons' in a consideration of Old and New Testament lands of Rome, Greece, E...