Study & Research America's Prisons

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Are Prisons Effective?

Chapter Preface

The Prison System Works

The Prison System Does Not Work

More Imprisonment Is Needed

More Imprisonment Is Not Needed

Imprisonment Reduces Crime

Imprisonment Does Not Reduce Crime

Privatization Would Benefit the Prison System

Privatization Would Not Benefit the Prison System

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Should Prisons Treat Inmates?

Chapter Preface

Prisons Should Punish Inmates

Prisons Should Rehabilitate Inmates

Violent Offenders Should Be Placed in Supermax Prisons

Offenders Should Not Be Placed in Supermax Prisons

Prisons Should Not Coddle Inmates

Prisons Do Not Coddle Inmates

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Should Prisons Use Inmate Labor?

Chapter Preface

Inmate Labor Is Beneficial

Inmate Labor Is Not Beneficial

Inmate Chain Gangs Are a Proper Form of Punishment

Inmate Chain Gangs Are an Improper Form of Punishment

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Are the Alternatives to Prisons?

Chapter Preface

Parole Can Succeed as an Alternative

Parole and Probation Have Not Succeeded as Alternatives

Drug Treatment Can Succeed as an Alternative

Drug Offenders Should Be Imprisoned

Creative Sentencing Can Provide Effective Alternatives

Creative Sentencing May Not Provide Effective Alternatives

Shame-Based Punishment Can Be an Effective Alternative

Shame-Based Punishment May Not Be an Effective Alternative

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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