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Number of guards in a prison?
depends on the state and the size of the prison. one prison in Ohio has 1700 inmates and 210 officers divided among 3 shifts.
Average inmate to prison guard ratio?
The average inmate to prison guard ratio varies depending on the jurisdiction and type of prison facility. In some cases, the ratio might be as low as 1:1, meaning one guard per inmate, while in others it can be much higher, reaching 10 or more inmates per guard. It is important to note that overcrowding in prisons can impact this ratio, making it more difficult for guards to effectively manage and supervise inmates.
Which early prison system was heralded as the one that was humane and provided inmates with the opportunity for rehabilitation?
the irish system
Was there really a Massacre of 33 inmates in New Mexico prison in 1980 by other inmates?
Yes. The New Mexico Penitentiary Riot, which took place on February 2 and February 3, 1980, in the state's maximum security prison south of Santa Fe, was one of the most violent prison riots in the history of the American correctional system: 33 inmates died and more than 200 inmates were treated for injuries. None of the 12 officers taken hostage were killed, but seven were treated for injuries caused by beatings and rapes.
What is the percentage of prison inmates who have ADHD?
Current studies have shown that prison inmates are more likely to have a mental disorder of some kind (ADHD, bipolar, and conduct disorders). In one study, the percentage of inmates who met the criteria for ADHD was 9.6%; this rate is higher than the 3%-5% estimate for the general population. Poor impulses and a higher likelihood of drug abuse likely are responsible for a higher proportion of ADHD people in prison.
Is it true people who are convicted of committing serious crimes go to prison rather than to jail?
The main difference between a jail and a prison is the length of stay. Jail is mostly for inmates that a serving less than one year and prison is for inmates that are sentenced for more than one year. This is not a hard line, but it is a good rule of thumb. Most felonies will get you a sentence that is more than one year and most misdemeanors will get you a sentence that is less than one year.
Do you get a conjugal visit if you are married in prison?
Inmates in the state of Tennessee can have visits. At the county jails it is usually once a week. However, if they get write ups or have discipline issues those visits can be suspended as part of their punishment. Some jails do not allow children under the age of 18 to visit. At most jails you must be put on the inmates visitation list by the inmate in order to go visit them. The visits are usually for one hour. The inmates can get mail from anyone tho---that is their right.
How big is the Abu Gharib prison?
The Abu Gharib prison it's located in Baghdad Irak, and at one time it could held as much as 15,000 inmates. It's located 20 miles West of Baghdad. There were a lot of tortures in there.
Why are there no condoms in prison?
Two reasons: First, sexual contact of any sort is prohibited in prison. This is an attempt to prevent additional crimes and conflict among inmates. Second, inmates are very ingenuousness and creative, and can find dangerous uses for even the most innocuous seeming objects. condoms are one of those items that are deemed to be dangerous items, and so are prohibited, contraband.
What is one of the functions that supermax prisons serve in regard to prison violence?
a. the control of violence specifically among drug offenders b. the punishment of even marginally violent inmates c. the discouraging of violence in regular society d. the control of very violent inmates
How would you describe a prison to a park?
one way to describe a park to a prison is: the handcuffs on the swing shudder in the isolated murky park. the gates other see for safety i see as security. children=inmates, convict, prisoners parents= guards in diguse
When was Alcatraz turned into a prison?
Alcatraz was considered "Bad" due to its Isolation, boredom, and prisoner's constant desire to escape to the mainland.
