Incarceration Vs. Rehabilitation

Paper Summary:

The paper focuses on the bill that proposes doubling the maximum prison term for those convicted of armed robbery and considers the costs of incarceration and the high rates of recidivism in prison populations. The paper presents a plan that would meet the goals of society for revenge and punishment while also reducing prison costs by reducing the rate of recidivism. The paper's plan involves more emphasis to be placed on the rehabilitation of armed robbers, which includes offering vocational training, education, a support system and psychological counseling.

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"Doubling the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of armed robbery is popular with voters whose current focus is on revenge and incarceration. There are two important aspects to consider before voting on this bill. Tougher sentencing laws mean an explosion in the cost of incarceration due to the increased criminal population in our prisons. The high rate of recidivism demands that we look at enhancing programs within our prisons."

Sample of Sources Used:

• A Canvas Incarceration Compound In-Tents (2004). Joe Arpaio for Sheriff. Retrieved October 18, 2005, http://www.reelectjoe.com/issues/display_issues.cfm?ID=1870884114
• Alternative Budget Suggestions for the State of Arizona Relative to Criminal Justice (2002). American Friends Service Committee. Retrieved October 18, 2005, http://www.afsc.org/az/altbudg.htm
• Schmalleger, F. (2006). Criminology today: an integrative approach. (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-13-170210-6.

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