The Role Of Prisons
The role of prisons has continuously changed over time between punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and total incapacitation.
Society neglects to realize that 95% of prisoners will be released back into society.
When incarcerated for many years, the inmates do not learn how to properly behave in an ever changing society; a reason why Rehabilitation is a necessity in prisons.
When inmates learn to reenter society, statistics prove that recidivism rates (or committing crimes again and again) go down, which actually lowers crime rates as well.
Society neglects to realize that 95% of prisoners will be released back into society.
When incarcerated for many years, the inmates do not learn how to properly behave in an ever changing society; a reason why Rehabilitation is a necessity in prisons.
When inmates learn to reenter society, statistics prove that recidivism rates (or committing crimes again and again) go down, which actually lowers crime rates as well.