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What is the best movie that we What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why?watched in class? Why?

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What is the the best part of this class What is the the best part of this class and why?and why?

What is the worst and why?What is the worst and why?

PrisonsPrisons

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In your own words define prison.In your own words define prison.

What are some famous prisons.What are some famous prisons.

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Why is Red in Prison?Why is Red in Prison?

Why is Andy in prison?Why is Andy in prison?

Do you believe the system is fair for Do you believe the system is fair for Prisoners?Prisoners?

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Do you believe that Andy should Do you believe that Andy should have had a new trial? Why or Why have had a new trial? Why or Why not?not?

Why do you think Red is Paroled the Why do you think Red is Paroled the final time? What is the difference final time? What is the difference between that and the other two?between that and the other two?

America’s Top PrisonsAmerica’s Top Prisons

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PrisonsPrisons

Today more than 2 million people are Today more than 2 million people are behind bars.behind bars.

There are more than 1,000 state and There are more than 1,000 state and federal prisonsfederal prisons

3000 county and municipal jails3000 county and municipal jails

Security LevelsSecurity Levels

High Fences (some electrified)High Fences (some electrified) Thick wallsThick walls Guard towersGuard towers Armed guardsArmed guards Cell blocks- groups of cells based on Cell blocks- groups of cells based on

crimescrimes Uniforms with assigned numbersUniforms with assigned numbers

Minimum Security levelsMinimum Security levels

Fewest restrictionsFewest restrictions Let the prisoners roam free in the jailLet the prisoners roam free in the jail Have dorm rooms and private rooms/ Have dorm rooms and private rooms/

no cellsno cells Allowed to wear what they want.Allowed to wear what they want.

Medium Security LevelsMedium Security Levels

Medium security- similar to max Medium security- similar to max security but with more freedomsecurity but with more freedom

Library Library Exercise yardExercise yard Showers with fewer restrictionsShowers with fewer restrictions Only have to be in cells at certain Only have to be in cells at certain

timestimes

Super Max Security PrisonsSuper Max Security Prisons Hold the most dangerous prisonersHold the most dangerous prisoners Prisoners in solitary confinement and do Prisoners in solitary confinement and do

not get to associate with other prisoners.not get to associate with other prisoners. These prisons date back to 1934 and the These prisons date back to 1934 and the

first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz.first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz. The biggest one today is in Florence, CO.The biggest one today is in Florence, CO. Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio)Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio)

Private PrisonsPrivate Prisons

Private Prisons- Made do to over Private Prisons- Made do to over crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike policy, and Truth in sentencing.policy, and Truth in sentencing.

What are the Pros and Cons of What are the Pros and Cons of Private Prisons?Private Prisons?

Prison RevoltsPrison Revolts The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is

a Prison Revolt. a Prison Revolt. These are not commonThese are not common The worst prison revolt in history was in The worst prison revolt in history was in

Attica State Prison, NYAttica State Prison, NY 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block

D.D. It was put down by 500 armed guards It was put down by 500 armed guards

killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages.killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages. After Prison guards tortured prisoners and After Prison guards tortured prisoners and

there was a law suit.there was a law suit.

Famous Prison MoviesFamous Prison Movies

ParoleParole

The word comes from a French word The word comes from a French word for “ speak” or “to give your word”for “ speak” or “to give your word”

This is the process of returning a This is the process of returning a prisoner to society.prisoner to society.

If granted parole they have a parole If granted parole they have a parole officer and rules to follow.officer and rules to follow.

What problems could occur?What problems could occur?

Parole ProcessParole Process

Once a prisoner has served out the majority Once a prisoner has served out the majority of their term they maybe eligible for parole of their term they maybe eligible for parole if they have no liens against them in prison.if they have no liens against them in prison.

A parole board reviews their file and looks A parole board reviews their file and looks to see if they have been rehabilitated.to see if they have been rehabilitated.

Sometimes the parole board will get them Sometimes the parole board will get them in a half way house and find them a steady in a half way house and find them a steady job.job.

If parole is violated the prisoner ends back If parole is violated the prisoner ends back in jail.in jail.

Alternatives to PrisonAlternatives to Prison

Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law.Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law. Example: 30 days in jail or $500.00Example: 30 days in jail or $500.00 Day fines are in the experimentation Day fines are in the experimentation

process right now.process right now. Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300 Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300

per day pays that 30 times = $9000per day pays that 30 times = $9000

What are the Problems with this theory?What are the Problems with this theory?

ProbationProbation

Latin word to “Prove”Latin word to “Prove”

Can issue a fine and be monitored by Can issue a fine and be monitored by the police.the police.

House arrestHouse arrest

TetherTether

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Working for the state for free to work Working for the state for free to work off your debt to societyoff your debt to society

Pick up trash on the roadPick up trash on the road Court to schoolCourt to school Community agenciesCommunity agencies Volunteer centersVolunteer centers Court referral programsCourt referral programs