SOC 170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Elmira Correctional Facility, Walnut Street Prison, Supermax Prison
28 Nov 2016
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Pennsylvania- first penitentiary in the nation opened in 1790 in walnut street prison (philadelphia) Penitentiary- an early form of a correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from each other. Separate confinement- a 19th century penitentiary system developed in pennsylvania in which inmates were kept separate from each other at all times, with daily activities taking place within individual cells. Eastern penitentiary designed in a wagon wheel pattern in order to reduce contact between inmates. Elmira model (elmira reformatory, ny): early release for good behavior, misbehavior punished by doing additional time, three grades describing release. Warden- prison official who is ultimately responsible for the organization and performance of a correctional facility. Most inmates are in prison/jail for drug offenses or for violent crimes. There are deputy wardens for custody, management, programs, and industry/agriculture, all under the main warden. Political scientist john diiulio believes the order of importance for correctional facilities is: order, amenities, services.
