The study of the effects of imprisonment is a complex and multifaceted area of research that involves a range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, criminology, and law. Researchers in this area aim to understand the impact of imprisonment on individuals, families, communities, and socie...
Criminal Psychology 6:
Effects of imprisonment (social)
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What happens in prison?
Inmates must follow strict regimes including: waking time, meal times/choices, visiting times, 30-60
minutes outside per day
Often confined to cells for long periods of the day
Inmates are assigned to work in kitchens, workshops, gardens, etc.
Prisons may be hundreds of miles away from inmates’ home towns (limiting visits from family).
Unintended features of prison include overcrowding and the threat of violence from other inmates and 1
even guards.
How does it reduce reoffending?
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