Reasons for people being in jail could be for probation, parole, bail bond violators and absconders. Juveniles, pending transfer to juvenile authorities, and mentally ill people pending their movement to appropriate mental health facilities. Overcrowding is occurring due to incarceration sentencing and the “tough crime” mentality of the public affects the percentage of offenders who receive bail or are
Their special needs are much different than those who have basic needs. People who suffer from substance abuse have needs in the area of addiction. All these different kinds of people with diverse needs effect the jails and prisons in various ways. If people were not cared for properly there would be negative repercussions. There are programs in prisons that allow these prisoners to be cared for properly.
Running head: PUNISHMENT AND SENTENCING Punishment and Sentencing Michael Serrano, Eric Jirau, Sandra Brown, and Vincent Burford CJA/224 January 17, 2012 April Reddish Punishment and Sentencing There are various legal factors that are associated with juvenile sentencing in the criminal justice system. There is a “growing evidence indicates that many youth are transferred to the adult system for less serious, nonviolent offenses even when they have not been exposed to the full range of graduated sanctions available in the juvenile justice system” (Johnson, 2001). This study further shows that juveniles, According to Wolff-Barnes and Franz (1989) “Personal and aggravated personal offenders received more severe
Prison isolation fits the definition of torture as stated in several international human rights treaties, and this constitutes a violation of human rights law. If one is not mentally ill when entering an isolation unit, by the time they are released their mental health has been severely compromised. Many prisoners are released directly to the streets after spending years in isolation. Because of this, long-term solitary confinement
House arrest is the third one which is almost the same thing as incarceration of prison difference is that your under incarceration in your own house and have different rules you need to follow and if you disobey them, then prison will be the second option, fourth option is probation this means that in some how you are free, but you still need to follow several rules by your “probation officers” depending if it’s an adult or juvenile order. The fifth one is restitution and it can be anywhere from paying fines of whatever damages you’ve caused or making community service such as cleaning or helping the community. Last but not least are fines and is money
“Jails hold a variety of offenders (those who have been arrested, have been detained pending trial, have been sentenced to short terms of confinement for minor crimes, are awaiting transfer to another facility, and are being held administratively for a criminal justice agency). They may hold offenders arrested for public drunkenness or for multiple murders.” (Corrections: An Introduction, Third Edition, 2011) Jails have been around since 1166. The first jail was established in England. A gaol, was the term used by the English for what we call a jail today. These jails in 1166 were horrible places to be detained.
The Problem with Kids in Adult Prisons Anthony Brown CJ490-06: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Jerry Lulejian The Equal Justice Initiative has an article on children being incarcerated in prisons with adults. The article discussed the number of children sentenced as adults and sent to prisons that housed adults. It also discussed the conditions in which the children were faced with: such as, abuse, neglect, domestic and community violence. The article goes on to explain the possible outcomes and effects that are placed on these kids from a mental standpoint and socially upon release from the institution. The problem that the article suggests is that this is a societal issue that demands attention instead of continuing to place
Custody Levels and Punishment The following information explains the different levels of custody and the punishments that go along with those levels. Many offenders are sentenced to serve varying amounts of time in jail or prison. Some facilities are under federal control, while some are under the control of the state in which they reside in. Jails are usually under the control of city or county they are in. The way any jail or prison is run can vary due to the type of inmates and the rules of the jurisdiction they happen to be in.
In the scholarly journal articles I have read, they take a look into the aspects on the Juvenile Justice field. This includes whether charging Juveniles as adults can really cause harm to them; or make them re-offend. Many researchers also research the many risks that could happen to a juvenile by being incarcerated in jail. They can be affected both mentally and physically. Although depending on there offense, they may not end up in jail, but end up in a juvenile detection faculty.
Prison Environment I would describe the prison environment as a place where people are sent after they have committed a crime. In this environment, the offenders are locked up away from society and are stripped of the freedoms that they had before they were sent to prison. In this environment, the offenders must abide by strict rules, be confined to a small space, and are told when/if they can have visitors. The prison environment influences institutional management and custody in several ways. One of which being overcrowding.