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Understanding Prisons: Systems and Structures

Explore the world of prisons, security levels, famous prisons, private prisons, parole, and alternatives to incarceration. Learn about different security levels, famous prisons, parole processes, and the pros and cons of private prisons.

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Understanding Prisons: Systems and Structures

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  1. Bell Ringer 11/20/2013 • What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why?

  2. Bell Ringer 11/21/2013 • What is the the best part of this class and why? • What is the worst and why?

  3. Prisons

  4. Bell Ringer 11/15/2013 • In your own words define prison. • What are some famous prisons.

  5. Bell Ringer 11/18/2013 • Why is Red in Prison? • Why is Andy in prison? • Do you believe the system is fair for Prisoners?

  6. Bell Ringer 11/19/2013 • Do you believe that Andy should have had a new trial? Why or Why not? • Why do you think Red is Paroled the final time? What is the difference between that and the other two?

  7. America’s Top Prisons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAzO6qUy8-8

  8. Prisons • Today more than 2 million people are behind bars. • There are more than 1,000 state and federal prisons • 3000 county and municipal jails

  9. Security Levels • High Fences (some electrified) • Thick walls • Guard towers • Armed guards • Cell blocks- groups of cells based on crimes • Uniforms with assigned numbers

  10. Minimum Security levels • Fewest restrictions • Let the prisoners roam free in the jail • Have dorm rooms and private rooms/ no cells • Allowed to wear what they want.

  11. Medium Security Levels • Medium security- similar to max security but with more freedom • Library • Exercise yard • Showers with fewer restrictions • Only have to be in cells at certain times

  12. Super Max Security Prisons • Hold the most dangerous prisoners • Prisoners in solitary confinement and do not get to associate with other prisoners. • These prisons date back to 1934 and the first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz. • The biggest one today is in Florence, CO. • Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio)

  13. Private Prisons • Private Prisons- Made do to over crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike policy, and Truth in sentencing. • What are the Pros and Cons of Private Prisons?

  14. Prison Revolts • The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is a Prison Revolt. • These are not common • The worst prison revolt in history was in Attica State Prison, NY • 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block D. • It was put down by 500 armed guards killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages. • After Prison guards tortured prisoners and there was a law suit.

  15. Famous Prison Movies

  16. Parole • The word comes from a French word for “ speak” or “to give your word” • This is the process of returning a prisoner to society. • If granted parole they have a parole officer and rules to follow. • What problems could occur?

  17. Parole Process • Once a prisoner has served out the majority of their term they maybe eligible for parole if they have no liens against them in prison. • A parole board reviews their file and looks to see if they have been rehabilitated. • Sometimes the parole board will get them in a half way house and find them a steady job. • If parole is violated the prisoner ends back in jail.

  18. Alternatives to Prison • Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law. • Example: 30 days in jail or $500.00 • Day fines are in the experimentation process right now. • Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300 per day pays that 30 times = $9000 • What are the Problems with this theory?

  19. Probation • Latin word to “Prove” • Can issue a fine and be monitored by the police. • House arrest • Tether

  20. Community Service • Working for the state for free to work off your debt to society • Pick up trash on the road • Court to school • Community agencies • Volunteer centers • Court referral programs

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