Corrections chapter 9 ppt
- 2. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Elderly Prisoners- minimum 50 years of age but normally defined as 55 or older Geriatric offenders Housing- general population with accommodations Medical care- often chronic illnesses Programs- exercise, rehabilitative, etc. Release- government and social service assistance
- 3. Discussion Question Should there be an age limit where prisoners can be moved to a lower level security prison or be released? What about terminally ill prisoners?
- 4. 5 Factors Affecting Life in Prison Increased number of elderly inmates Number of inmates with HIV/AIDS Mentally ill inmates Long-term prisoners Correctional policies required to address the needs of incarcerated sexual minorities
- 5. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Higher rate of infection than general population High-risk behaviors IV drug use Needle sharing Unprotected sex
- 6. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Segregation policies are controversial Advocates Prison violence decreases HIV-infected inmates benefit from removal from the general population Additional health care and programs more available Better living accommodations More staff support and specialized care
- 7. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Safe environment for staff Correctional officers Breaking up fights Handling physically violent inmates Chance of virus transmission are reportedly low
- 8. Discussion Question What if you were a correctional guard in change of inmates with HIV and AIDS; would you be comfortable in this position? What precautions would you take?
- 9. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Mentally Ill Prisoners Deinstitutionalization increased inmate numbers More likely among violent offenders Less likely among drug offenders Differs by age, race, and gender Sexual abuse, homelessness, incarcerated family member
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- 11. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Mentally Ill Prisoners Challenges for correctional officials More fights More rule violations Counseling Medication
- 12. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Psychotherapy Treatment of the mind Motivated, voluntary and free for patients shows success In prison can be coercive in nature showing lower success rates Psychotropic medications for 10% of prisoners
- 13. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Reality therapy People’s problems decline when they behave more responsibly Emphasizes personal responsibility for actions and their consequences
- 14. Confrontation therapy Professional group leader encourages group members to confront one another’s rationalizations and manipulations which are common in criminal thoughts and actions Face-to-face with crime’s consequences for the victim and society The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections
- 15. Transactional analysis Focuses on the roles that people play with others Patterns of interactions with others Patterns that indicate personal problems The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections
- 16. Cognitive skill building Focuses on the changing the thought patterns that accompany criminal behavior Focuses on changing the thinking and reasoning patterns that accompany criminal behavior The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections
- 17. Discussion Question Discuss the treatments available to the mentally ill behind bars. What, if anything, can be done to lower the cost of treatment while still providing the necessary care?
- 18. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Long-Term Prisoners 310,000 prisoners serving at least 20 years Each life sentence costs taxpayers approximately $1 million “Get tough” sentences mean more non-violent long term inmates Not generally control problems
- 19. The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections Long-Term Prisoners Three main principles for managing long-term inmates Maximize opportunities for the inmates to exercise choice in living conditions Create opportunities for meaningful living Help the inmates maintain contact with the outside world
- 20. Examples of Programs for Long-term Inmates Thinking for change Thinking errors Anger Management Phase I and II Parenting Impact of Crime Phase I and II Domestic Violence Financial Literacy Computer Literacy
- 21. Discussion Question Does it seem plausible that some inmates may continue to commit criminal acts in prison just to avoid being released into an unknown and unfamiliar world?
- 22. Sexual minority inmates 3.4% identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender 11% are male 28% are female Sexual victimization 18.5% of gay or lesbian inmates were victims of sexual abuse The Challenge of Special Populations in Corrections
- 23. Discussion Question Discuss the issues associated with guarding sexual-minorities inmates. Is extra protection needed? If so, what kind?
Editor's Notes
- #11: Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Mental Health Problems of Prison and Jail Inmates (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, September 2006), 1.