The Prison Reform System Is The Main Objectives Of The...

Since the introduction of the prison systems to humanity, people have always tried to think of ways to improve upon it. Prison, is and has been seen as the primary punishment against criminal acts. But, prison is no longer seen as just a form of punishment it is also seen as a form of rehabilitation. Now, seen as the main objectives of the modern penal system. We can still incorporated new methods to effectively rehabilitate convicts and make the reintegration process for them much easier. One of these possible solutions is, prison reform. The prison reform system is great as it is a practical, effective, and successful alternative to incarceration. And with that being said, I strongly believe the prison reform system should be integrated†¦show more content†¦In these prisons inmates are treated as members of 2 society and the grounds are modeled similarly to that of a village to ease their transition back into society and insure it goes as smoothly as possible. They are housed in 112 square foot cells, and receive a private toilet, shower, unbarred windows, and a flat screen television. The minimum size acceptable in Canada is around 40% smaller. Inmates are also allowed a weekly visit to the prison supermarket where they use money earned while working in the prison. They make over $8.31 a day which is equal to 53 Norwegian krones. Inmates even have access to a kitchen where up to 10 inmates may use at the same time. In Canada inmates may only have access to the kitchen if they are part of the kitchen staff. Canadian inmates also average around $3.00 daily. By the way that was an example of a maximum security prison. A minimum security prison is similar, except everything is noticeably better. Inmates are equipped a cell key, make $9.30 daily, and may participate in activities like skiing, fishing, running, street training, tennis, horseback riding, and swimming. Guards don’t carry weapons as they believe it would adjectate inmates. And to continue with the craziness, at times minimum security prison may have as little as three guard in the 115 inmate facilities. How is any of this relevant? well in the thirty three years that this system has been used only a handful of inmates have tried escaping (none of which were