As reported by The American Conservative “This dismal statistic may already be familiar: we are 5 percent of the world’s population, yet we lock up 25 percent of the world’s prisoners.” A different point of view about prisons is to create an anti-prison place for those that need it. As James Gilligan a clinical professor stated, “Prisoners should be treated with exactly the same degree of respect and kindness as we would hope they would show to others after they return to the community.” this is why he suggested to have “anti-prison” places. As Gilligan continues to mention that San Francisco has tried the re-educational program in the jails many participants reduced their violence and has lowered the cost. The cost is important because the more it lowers the better because it can be used differently for other causes.
Others agree to provide more freedom within the prisons for the inmates. Like for example in the UK according to Eleanor Muffitt stated in her article, “inmates are able to have radio service which was established in 2006” While also in “Halden prison in Norway has a two-bedroom house where inmates can enjoy overnight visits from family members.” some are arguing that it is dangerous have prisoners have too much freedom as they do in Norway.
Another group argues that those within the prison for many years after completing their sentence they don’t act very well with the society. As MSN Kanoko Matsuyama reported that “In 2009, Japan began setting up support centers in the nation’s 47 prefectures, usually each with a 25 million yen annual budget, to help prisoners’ transition back into society.” with this the program many can be able to transition from the way of living in prison to actual society world and not have a difficult time. If prisons are kept then in many states, countries, and around the world should provide this for the prisoners once they have completed their sentence.
Others agree to provide more freedom within the prisons for the inmates. Like for example in the UK according to Eleanor Muffitt stated in her article, “inmates are able to have radio service which was established in 2006” While also in “Halden prison in Norway has a two-bedroom house where inmates can enjoy overnight visits from family members.” some are arguing that it is dangerous have prisoners have too much freedom as they do in Norway.
Another group argues that those within the prison for many years after completing their sentence they don’t act very well with the society. As MSN Kanoko Matsuyama reported that “In 2009, Japan began setting up support centers in the nation’s 47 prefectures, usually each with a 25 million yen annual budget, to help prisoners’ transition back into society.” with this the program many can be able to transition from the way of living in prison to actual society world and not have a difficult time. If prisons are kept then in many states, countries, and around the world should provide this for the prisoners once they have completed their sentence.
- Madar, Chase. "A Republican Against Prisons." The American Conservative. N.p., 3 Feb. 2015. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.
- Gilligan, James. "Punishment Fails. Rehabilitation Works." The New York Times. N.p., 19 Dec. 2012. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
- Muffitt, Eleanor. "The Old Debate: Punish Prisoners, or Rehabilitate Them?" The Telegraph. N.p., 18 Dec. 2013. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
- Matsuyama, Kanoko. "Graying Inmates Are Picking Prison Life Over Freedom in Japan."Msn. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.