1. CJ 130 Introduction to Corrections Unit 7 Seminar

2. Warming Up How do inmates cope with prison life? Consider some of the following topics Aggression Fight the system legally Withdrawal Follow the rules Use this as an opportunity

3. The Stanford Prison Experiment Palo Alto, California Aug. 14, 1971 – Aug. 20, 1971 Experiment used to study the psychological effects of role playing prisoners and guards in a simulated prison environment Experiment was discontinued early due to increased violence and abuse against “prisoners” and ethical concerns

4. The personalities… Types of Guards Tough, but fair Good guys Hostile Coping Styles of Prisoners Rebellion Emotional breakdowns Physical symptoms Well-behaved Learn more at: http://www.prisonexp.org/

5. Characteristics of Juvenile Facilities Legal Right to Treatment Focus on Rehabilitation Group Treatment Group Therapy Guided Group Interaction Positive Peer Culture Milieu Therapy Individual Treatment Counseling Psychotherapy Reality Therapy Behavior Modification

6. Male vs. Female Prisons Male Inmate Subculture Wide variety of programs Special Concerns Sex Offenders Medical Issues Long-Term Prisoners Elderly Prisoners Female Prison “Families” Limited access to programs Special Concerns Sexual Abuse in Prison Motherhood Mental Health Issues

7. Questions so far?

8. Coming Up for Unit 8 Reading: Invitation to Corrections (e-text) Chapters 17 and 18 Discussion Board (2 questions) Execution and Race Inside Death Row Quiz Seminar: The Death Penalty Debate

9. Final Questions? Thoughts?