FHS 213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Solitary Confinement, Homicide

• School: University of Oregon
• Department: Counseling Psychology and Human Services
• Course: FHS 213
• Professor: Steve Livingston

Document Summary

Evidence shows criminals are not dedicated professionals. 70% of americans have committed crimes that are punishable with imprisonment. Situational factors are powerful in predicting criminal likelihood. Past elections have been swayed by being tough on crime. 50-68% do not have a high school diploma. 53% prison and 46% jail inmates struggle with substance abuse. Disproportionally composed of individuals from low ses, homeless, unemployed, and people from minorities. To protect the rights/ safety of others. Higher rates of physical violence and homicide. Punishment where you are removed from the rest of the inmates. Housed with those who are incarcerated for life. Stigma of protected custody or lock up. People don"t want to hear the full story so they are okay with these conditions put on inmate. Rates of suicide are 50% higher than the general population. American incarcerates individuals at a higher rate than any other country. Roughly the same percent of americans have college degrees and criminal records.