It becomes like this when a prisoner operates a prison

ByJake Bellucci

The question of how to "reintegrate prisoners" is emphasized in the United States, and researchers and think tanks publish a number of reports based on survey data and interviews with prisoners. However, a new trial in Texas has changed a bit, and the fact that "the solution to the problem is the person closest to the problem" is that the prisoners "how can prisoners be improved" A report written by himself was submitted to the authorities.

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An example of what is proposed in the project called "Responsible Prison Project" is as follows.

Arrival

ByNathan Rupert

When the inmate who is being transported is lowered from the bus, it first receives a physical examination in the building. At this time, the prisoner is instructed loudly from the guards to be naked, and for several minutes it must be naked for a few minutes until the examination and dedicated clothes are paid. Moreover, during the physical examination, the guards will continue to shout loudly humbly words to the inmates. A series of processes is intended to make the morale of the inmates coward and obedient, but there is no explanation or guidance about what is to be accommodated.

However, "being accepted" is the first step of the return and these actions by the guards consider the prisoners away from reintegration and the prisoners think. The newly accommodated person should be able to receive counseling and prepare a place for training in preparation for the coming prison culture so that it will not prey on gang 's recruiters and acts such as robbery.

◆ Shops
There are few options for prison distribution stations, which is the cause of creating a black market. For example, when detergents previously distributed are no longer handled, the prisoners will get detergent stolen from the laundry room in the prison black market. Likewise, the distribution office does not deal with seasoning such as onion powder or garlic so the prisoners get stolen from the dining hall in the black market.

"Because prisoners are prohibited from possessing pillows, bleaches, spices, tappers, drinks, emergency foods, pens, clips, rubber bands, etc., the prisoners get these things in a stealing manner from the state Because prohibiting necessities should result in the promotion of stealing or immoral behavior, the Texas State Criminal Justice Department should make these items available to prisoners through distribution centers " It is the opinion of the prisoners.

◆ Food

ByDerek Bruff

The opinion that you want me to treat vegetables and fruits at the goods distribution station to keep the prisoners healthy. As long as there are options, prisoners seem to think that they want to live healthy living by eating vegetables and fruits. In a prison with a garden class, salads are stolen from the dining room everyday. The Texas Criminal Justice Department thinks that "When fruits are handled at distribution stations, prisoners produce wine", but prisoners steal juice and raisins from the cafeteria and make wine, even without fruit.

◆ Handling of cell detainees
Even a prisoner who is housed in a cell, the ultimate goal should be social reintegration. If so, even if it is accommodated in a cell, participation in an event that is supposed to promote positive behavior should be allowed. In prisons, music played by ordinary people, comedy shows, performances by choirs, etc. are carried out, but there were voices that cell detainees should also give the opportunity to see these performances.

◆ visit

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All visits should extend the time limit from 2 hours to 4 hours. It is because it can be thought that the number of people coming from afar will increase as the time spent with the housed person increases.

◆ Behavior and clothing
The guards are aware of someone who is troubled and are keeping their eyes on separating prisoners from evil, but "prisoners' good deeds" tend to be overlooked on the other hand. Even an exemplary prisoner will not be paid attention from above, so it will be treated like any other prisoner.

In Texas, all the prisoners are set to wear the same clothes, but some provinces have different clothing for model prisoners. The fact that the number of choices of clothes that can be worn is increased leads to recognition of the prisoner as "a person is different from a prisoner who is doing wrong". By doing so, you should turn your eyes to your future and become able to think of "changing the future" with hope.

In addition, the above proposal was made by Aaron Flaherty who is subject to life imprisonment with several prisoners and former probation officer Wolf Stiller. The Texas State Prison System Reform Plan to secure the public more than 65 pages written by Flaherty and others was actually submitted to the state of Texas.