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Prisons
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Why do they work?
- The effectiveness of prisons depends on whether their aim is to rehabilitate offenders for re-entry into society, or whether the aim of prison is to punish offenders.
- In countries such as the Netherlands, Spain and Germany, the aim of prisons is to rehabilitate offenders, so more money is spent on improving facilities, better treatment is provided, the sentences are shorter, help is given to re-enter society, and therefore prisons are more effective and the rate of re-offending is lower.
(Kruze, E. et al., 2020)
- There is evidence that rehabilitation programmes in prisons can be positive, and reduce the likelihood of offenders reoffending after release.
- We can now identify which rehabilitation programme is most appropriate and effective for each offender, and for each stage of their sentence.
- Also a good social climate in prison improves the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes.
(Harding, R. et al., 2014)
In-prison treatment encompassing life skills education, formal education and vocational training allows for a high percentage of rehabilitation of prisoners.
- Life skills education reduces violence, conflict, substance use and suicide.
- And formal education and vocational training will enable the prisoner to have a better chance of finding work and re-integrating into society in the future.
(Michelle Jolley, 2018)
The emotional program in prison for inmates with gender violence provides a decrease in the use of violence and distorted thinking against women. (Rodríguez-Espartal, N. et al., 2013)
For young people and adults with antisocial behaviour, cognitive-behavioural programmes are highly effective, as they have been proven to significantly reduce future recidivism, as well as helping them to reintegrate into society. (Rijo, D. et al., 2013)
Prisons can be effective for the inmates as long as they receive adequate and fair treatment, a rehabilitation programme that is effective (both psychological and pharmacological if necessary), the prison is provided with adequate facilities, the prison staff is properly trained and they receive short sentences (not a life sentence or death penalty).
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Why do they not work?
prisons can lead to drug use as prisoners find it as a gateway Crewe, B. (2005)
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Helen, S. D. G. C. (2010).
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