Chapter Seven Corrections

Goals of Corrections Retribution Deterrence Rehabilitation Custodial

Retribution Those who support this goal feel that people who break the law do so on purpose and deserve to be punished “Eye for an Eye” theory

Deterrence The penalty should exceed the true value of the crime in order to show people that crime does not pay Punishment needs to be made public

Rehabilitation Considered the most humane policy The purpose is to change the guilty party so they no longer need or want to commit crimes

Custodial The goal is not concerned with the cause of the crime nor is there any effort to change the criminal

Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P) AP&P provides a pre-sentence report to the court when a defendant is awaiting sentencing They are accountable to the sentencing judge

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Grant parole to inmates

Prison Life

The key element of the prison experience is the classification of incoming inmates. This is the systematic processing of a new inmate by establishing a program of treatment, and indicating the privileges to be allowed and the restrictions to be imposed Most inmates are given a job in the prison and are paid a small wage, however, inmates are not allowed to keep money and are given an account, which the prison oversees

Visitation is considered a privilege which can be disallowed or limited if needed Guards operate the prison but much of the day to day operation is handled by inmate trusties

Prison Rules Must bathe thoroughly with soap and water, at least three times per week Tattooing is prohibited

Shakedowns Inmates and their property may be searched at any time, under any condition, with or without the inmate’s presence

Trends in Corrections Community Service is an alternative to going to jail

Day Fines An individual who has received a fine would pay the proportionate amount of a specific portion of his wages

Size and Location of Correctional Institutions Future prisons will be located in the cities and suburbs, where the inmate can locate a job, find recreation and schooling, and maintain family ties Future jails and prisons will probably be much smaller

Restoration of Offender Rights After years of good behavior, released offenders can vote, run for office, and erase conviction record

Prisoner Rights Prison officials cannot open letters addressed to an inmate’s lawyer An inmate can be prohibited from having long hair A cell can be searched anytime for any reason The prison is not required to pay inmates minimum wage

Are you in favor or apposed to the death penalty? Why? Capital Punishment Are you in favor or apposed to the death penalty? Why?