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Bell Ringer 11/20/2013. What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why?. Bell Ringer 11/21/2013. What is the the best part of this class and why? What is the worst and why?. Prisons. Bell Ringer 11/15/2013. In your own words define prison. What are some famous prisons.
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Bell Ringer 11/20/2013 • What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why?
Bell Ringer 11/21/2013 • What is the the best part of this class and why? • What is the worst and why?
Bell Ringer 11/15/2013 • In your own words define prison. • What are some famous prisons.
Bell Ringer 11/18/2013 • Why is Red in Prison? • Why is Andy in prison? • Do you believe the system is fair for Prisoners?
Bell Ringer 11/19/2013 • Do you believe that Andy should have had a new trial? Why or Why not? • Why do you think Red is Paroled the final time? What is the difference between that and the other two?
America’s Top Prisons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAzO6qUy8-8
Prisons • Today more than 2 million people are behind bars. • There are more than 1,000 state and federal prisons • 3000 county and municipal jails
Security Levels • High Fences (some electrified) • Thick walls • Guard towers • Armed guards • Cell blocks- groups of cells based on crimes • Uniforms with assigned numbers
Minimum Security levels • Fewest restrictions • Let the prisoners roam free in the jail • Have dorm rooms and private rooms/ no cells • Allowed to wear what they want.
Medium Security Levels • Medium security- similar to max security but with more freedom • Library • Exercise yard • Showers with fewer restrictions • Only have to be in cells at certain times
Super Max Security Prisons • Hold the most dangerous prisoners • Prisoners in solitary confinement and do not get to associate with other prisoners. • These prisons date back to 1934 and the first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz. • The biggest one today is in Florence, CO. • Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio)
Private Prisons • Private Prisons- Made do to over crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike policy, and Truth in sentencing. • What are the Pros and Cons of Private Prisons?
Prison Revolts • The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is a Prison Revolt. • These are not common • The worst prison revolt in history was in Attica State Prison, NY • 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block D. • It was put down by 500 armed guards killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages. • After Prison guards tortured prisoners and there was a law suit.
Parole • The word comes from a French word for “ speak” or “to give your word” • This is the process of returning a prisoner to society. • If granted parole they have a parole officer and rules to follow. • What problems could occur?
Parole Process • Once a prisoner has served out the majority of their term they maybe eligible for parole if they have no liens against them in prison. • A parole board reviews their file and looks to see if they have been rehabilitated. • Sometimes the parole board will get them in a half way house and find them a steady job. • If parole is violated the prisoner ends back in jail.
Alternatives to Prison • Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law. • Example: 30 days in jail or $500.00 • Day fines are in the experimentation process right now. • Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300 per day pays that 30 times = $9000 • What are the Problems with this theory?
Probation • Latin word to “Prove” • Can issue a fine and be monitored by the police. • House arrest • Tether
Community Service • Working for the state for free to work off your debt to society • Pick up trash on the road • Court to school • Community agencies • Volunteer centers • Court referral programs