Prison System Rehabilitation And Self Growth - 1217 Words

Today’s prison system is riddled with problems, filled with corruption, crime, and little to no programs for rehabilitation. The current goal of the owners and operators of the prisons is to punish prisoners and to make as much money as possible. The welfare of the people locked in cages is not accounted for as much as it should be— safety, physical, and mental health of the inmates is should be prioritized over money and self-interest. Prison should be about rehabilitation, acknowledging the mistakes a person has made, and accepting the consequences of their actions. It should not be about dehumanization, judgment, and punishment. Therefore, I have developed a prison system based on these principles that will help people move on with†¦show more content†¦Keeping people locked away by themselves for extended periods of time can lead to mental insanity; and no social interaction is dangerous for the well being of humans. Solitary confinement is a barbaric way to punish someone—it is a legal way to torture people. The removal of solitary confinement would be the first strep in a more effective incarceration system. There are other, more effective ways to enforce rules other than throwing a person in a dark hole for days or weeks or even months on end. In order to get rid of solitary confinement, there has to be another system of punishment that is not as cruel but still gets the point across. I wanted to create a system of positive reinforcement and negative punishment among our system of incarceration. The more the inmates follow the rules and listen to the guards, the easier their lives are in prison. They can gain privileges such as extra phone time, extended visiting hours, priority on jobs, the ability to wear clothing of their choice, etc. for good behavior. For breaking the rules, their privileges can be taken away from them. They will not be allowed to see their family members, use the phone, etc. until the exhibit a change i n behavior and follow the rules. They will also have mandatory work added to their schedules or mandatory therapy sessions. However, the prisoners will feel more compelled to follow the rules if they are rewarded for their good behavior and they will not want to lose their