Bell Ringer11/20/2013 What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why? What is the best movie that we watched in class? Why?

Bell Ringer11/21/2013 What is the the best part of this class and why? What is the the best part of this class and why? What is the worst and why? What is the worst and why?

Prisons

Bell Ringer 11/15/2013 In your own words define prison. In your own words define prison. What are some famous prisons. What are some famous prisons.

Bell Ringer11/18/2013 Why is Red in Prison? Why is Red in Prison? Why is Andy in prison? Why is Andy in prison? Do you believe the system is fair for Prisoners? Do you believe the system is fair for Prisoners?

Bell Ringer 11/19/2013 Do you believe that Andy should have had a new trial? Why or Why not? Do you believe that Andy should have had a new trial? Why or Why not? Why do you think Red is Paroled the final time? What is the difference between that and the other two? Why do you think Red is Paroled the final time? What is the difference between that and the other two?

America’s Top Prisons

Prisons Today more than 2 million people are behind bars. Today more than 2 million people are behind bars. There are more than 1,000 state and federal prisons There are more than 1,000 state and federal prisons 3000 county and municipal jails 3000 county and municipal jails

Security Levels High Fences (some electrified) High Fences (some electrified) Thick walls Thick walls Guard towers Guard towers Armed guards Armed guards Cell blocks- groups of cells based on crimes Cell blocks- groups of cells based on crimes Uniforms with assigned numbers Uniforms with assigned numbers

Minimum Security levels Fewest restrictions Fewest restrictions Let the prisoners roam free in the jail Let the prisoners roam free in the jail Have dorm rooms and private rooms/ no cells Have dorm rooms and private rooms/ no cells Allowed to wear what they want. Allowed to wear what they want.

Medium Security Levels Medium security- similar to max security but with more freedom Medium security- similar to max security but with more freedom Library Library Exercise yard Exercise yard Showers with fewer restrictions Showers with fewer restrictions Only have to be in cells at certain times Only have to be in cells at certain times

Super Max Security Prisons Hold the most dangerous prisoners Hold the most dangerous prisoners Prisoners in solitary confinement and do not get to associate with other prisoners. Prisoners in solitary confinement and do not get to associate with other prisoners. These prisons date back to 1934 and the first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz. These prisons date back to 1934 and the first one was “The Rock” aka Alcatraz. The biggest one today is in Florence, CO. The biggest one today is in Florence, CO. Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio) Others are Pelican Bay, OSP (Ohio)

Private Prisons Private Prisons- Made do to over crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike policy, and Truth in sentencing. Private Prisons- Made do to over crowding do to “Get Tough Policies” ie: Mandatory sentence, 3 strike policy, and Truth in sentencing. What are the Pros and Cons of Private Prisons? What are the Pros and Cons of Private Prisons?

Prison Revolts The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is a Prison Revolt. The biggest fear of the Prison Personal is a Prison Revolt. These are not common These are not common The worst prison revolt in history was in Attica State Prison, NY The worst prison revolt in history was in Attica State Prison, NY 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block D. 33 guards were held hostage in Cell Block D. It was put down by 500 armed guards killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages. It was put down by 500 armed guards killing 33 inmates and 9 hostages. After Prison guards tortured prisoners and there was a law suit. After Prison guards tortured prisoners and there was a law suit.

Famous Prison Movies

Parole The word comes from a French word for “ speak” or “to give your word” The word comes from a French word for “ speak” or “to give your word” This is the process of returning a prisoner to society. This is the process of returning a prisoner to society. If granted parole they have a parole officer and rules to follow. If granted parole they have a parole officer and rules to follow. What problems could occur? What problems could occur?

Parole Process Once a prisoner has served out the majority of their term they maybe eligible for parole if they have no liens against them in prison. Once a prisoner has served out the majority of their term they maybe eligible for parole if they have no liens against them in prison. A parole board reviews their file and looks to see if they have been rehabilitated. A parole board reviews their file and looks to see if they have been rehabilitated. Sometimes the parole board will get them in a half way house and find them a steady job. Sometimes the parole board will get them in a half way house and find them a steady job. If parole is violated the prisoner ends back in jail. If parole is violated the prisoner ends back in jail.

Alternatives to Prison Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law. Fines- tickets issued for breaking the law. Example: 30 days in jail or $ Example: 30 days in jail or $ Day fines are in the experimentation process right now. Day fines are in the experimentation process right now. Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300 per day pays that 30 times = $9000 Ex: 30 day fine: If the person makes $300 per day pays that 30 times = $9000 What are the Problems with this theory? What are the Problems with this theory?

Probation Latin word to “Prove” Latin word to “Prove” Can issue a fine and be monitored by the police. Can issue a fine and be monitored by the police. House arrest House arrest Tether Tether

Community Service Working for the state for free to work off your debt to society Working for the state for free to work off your debt to society Pick up trash on the road Pick up trash on the road Court to school Court to school Community agencies Community agencies Volunteer centers Volunteer centers Court referral programs Court referral programs