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One of the reasons for higher prisoner population is the inability to adequately treat the mentally ill. This is due to cutbacks in funding for support programs and inpatient and outpatient therapy. The mentally ill then end up in the prison system.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoDoubtlessly there are several causes of increased prison populations. First, the population in general has increased, so if the crime rate per capita and the degree of law enforcement simply stay the same, prison populations will also increase. But it is also true that many people are not finding the economic opportunities that they want within lawful professions, and turn to crime; this is to some extent a failure of education, and a failure of society at large to help its members to become productive members of society. As I recently commented in another answer, the world is getting more crowded, more complicated, and more confusing for many people, which contributes to these kinds of problems. We might add that people who demand that the government get tough on crime, rather than that the government get tough on the causes of crime, contribute to rising prison populations (which, of course, these same people then have to pay for; incarceration is very expensive to taxpayers).
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∙ 15y agoBecause general populations are increasing. Because general populations are increasing.
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Where can I find pictures of prison inmates?
Where can I find photographs of currently held prison inmates by name, number or description?
How do you find out a prison inmates a.i.s number?
Lemuell randall black
How can I find inmates in a prison?
A friend of mine was recently sentenced to prison. Is there a way for me to find inmates in prison to speak to him?
How many on average inmates are in one prison?
5000 Inmates.
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.
Can you send letters to inmates in pleasant valley prison in coalinga ca through jpay on line?
You cannot send actual letters to inmates in Pleasant Valley Prison in Coalinga, California through Jpay. You can however email them, if the prison participates in that program. To find out if they participate you will need to have the inmates ID number and type that in on the Jpay site.
What was built by inmates taken from Changi Prison Camp?
The Burma Railway was built by the inmates taken from the Changi prison camp .
Did prison inmates have any opportunities to improve their education?
Yes, in today's prison system inmates with good behavior can attend classes or get a GED while in prison.
Did prison inmates have visitors?
Yes
What is the size of a prison?
5000 Inmates.
Do Texas inmates receive treatment for Hepatitis C while in prison?
yes texas inmates receive hepatitis c from prison
Is the values and behavioral patterns characteristic of prison inmates?
It is not accurate or fair to generalize the values and behavioral patterns of all prison inmates. While some individuals in prison may exhibit negative behaviors, it is important to remember that each person is unique and may have a variety of experiences and characteristics that influence their actions. It is essential to approach individuals in prison with empathy and understanding.
