To what extent can the US prison system reform its approach to inmate treatment to reduce recidivism, and what alternative perspectives exist on rehabilitation? by Tiffany Nguyen

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:21:55 UTC

Families provide instrumental support for inmates by providing them with basic needs after release.

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:22:48 UTC

Families help prevent gaps in societal trust and can assist with reintegration.

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:23:43 UTC

Prisoners are directly affected by the broken prison system with the deterioration of their mental health

strays them farther from being a functioning member of society and has life-long lasting setbacks.

26knguyen47_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:24:03 UTC

Increasing funding for educational programs within prisons, improving the overall quality of life in prisons by adopting more humane models.

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:24:08 UTC

Prisons should integrate more education and career training based programs to better prepare prisoners for life after incarceration

26knguyen47_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:24:34 UTC

Hiring more rehabilitation-focused staff and programs, and eliminating harsh treatment to support the mental well-being of inmates.

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:26:57 UTC

funding from government grants (as seen in Norway) can help lighten costs

reform should be gradual rather than immediate

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:28:25 UTC

Educational programs can teach inmates about how society has changed. This allows individuals to easily reintegrate into society.

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:31:42 UTC

Improve the living conditions of prisoners and the process of reintegration to ensure the strength of their mental health and overall well being.

26knguyen47_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:32:20 UTC

Increasing funding for college education and reentry programs saves the taxpayers more money in the long run, as it costs 60,000$ a year to house a prison inmate and only 5000$ a year to provide education.

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:33:02 UTC

quality and accessibility of correctional health care in the U.S. vary significantly based on facility size and funding,

jails focuses on acute care and prisons offering more comprehensive services

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:37:49 UTC

rehabilitation can be executed with 25 interconnected lessons to effectively address the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of their clientele

26knguyen47_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:38:03 UTC

The loss of a parent to the prison system can create emotional strain and impose adult responsibilities on the kids, such as earning money for the household or taking care of younger siblings.

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:38:41 UTC

With the shown effectiveness of rehabilitative programs, they should be made more accessible.

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:39:27 UTC

substance use disorders are a stronger predictor of criminal recidivism than mental illness alone

addressing substance use disorders within correctional institutions is crucial for reducing rearrest rates.

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:41:06 UTC

criminal justice system serves as an important institution for political socialization for the families of those imprisoned

affects their attitudes and orientations toward the government and their will to contribute to society

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:41:32 UTC

giving prisoners more mental health resources and options related to therapy (such as CBT) can help shape prisoners' mentalities and behaviors that prevent reincarceration

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:41:42 UTC

Education and skill deficiencies can be improved through prison programs, which also help inmates find jobs after release. However, a limitation is that there is little funding for these programs.

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:44:47 UTC

investing in correctional education programs saves money for prisons in long-run

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:46:04 UTC

The Scandinavian nation ( Norway ) strives to rehabilitate instead of punish. UCSF’s Amend program is showing that this model can help solve the public health crisis plaguing the American correctional system.

26knguyen47_1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:46:13 UTC

Government funding for reentry and rehabilitation services is small in comparison to the amount spent to incarcerate people, and private organizations are small and have little funding to be effective.

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:48:06 UTC

Mental health treatment for prisoners can increase employment rate, save money, and lessen chances of recidivism:

More than half of prisoners with untreated mental health disorders are remain unemployed

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-19 20:48:35 UTC

Rehabilitative programs are a cost-effective method to improve public safety and help prisoners reintegrate into society. With the costs of incarcerating an individual, it is more beneficial financially and societally to them get back on their feet and reduce the risk of reoffending.

27muy1_1 — 2025-02-19 20:50:34 UTC

A majority of prisoners continue to suffer from an untreated mental disorder or illness

79% of prisoners suffer from drug addiction, mental illness, or both…57% received no treatment

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-20 19:55:25 UTC

rehabilitation ( main solution )

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-20 19:55:54 UTC

mental health (supports rehabilitation)

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-20 19:56:05 UTC

education ( main solution )

25tnguyen49_1_1 — 2025-02-20 19:56:34 UTC

family (alternative solution)

27jnguyenhuynh1 — 2025-02-20 19:57:41 UTC

Funding (resolution for how to achieve goals/solutions)