Models of American Prisons

Models of American Prisons

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Models of American Prisons

The prisons that we know today are a far cry from what they were originally. Originally, prisons were places where convicted criminals were sent to be in seclusion from the rest of the population. These criminals were supposed to be alone, so that they could think about the crimes that they committed. These criminals were expected to live in solitude, as well as work until they served their terms. As one can easily see, the prisons of today are not all like their predecessors. Prisons today house many criminals in the same areas, many of whom live together. These criminals also set by idly to serve out their time, many of whom deny their involvement in crime. As anyone can easily see, the modern...