Prison Closing

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This paper discusses the problems surrounding a prison closing. Questions answered are: What are some reasons for a prison to close; what effects will a prison closure have on staff, inmates, and community; and what are some positive and negative aspects associated with a prison closing.

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"Prisons are a hot topic of debate in communities everywhere. One side welcomes them as a source of employment and local income while the other side chants "not in our back yard." One side believes that due to prison overcrowding, more prisons should be built. The other side argues for release programs for non-violent offenders and recommends closing prisons in favor of community-based treatment programs (Segall 1A). However, prison closings have a very real effect on communities, both inside and outside the prison walls."

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