We got wind of word, a few days ago, that our prison is going to be moved elsewhere to pave way for construction of a hotel and luxury complex!
That was good news in my ears, truth be told.
I’ll be sharing with you why I consider this to be good news!
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For a long time,
We have been told that the prison has been over-crowded and it’s inner facilities were way outdated for a prison of modern times.
Could this be the time we get to see a prison, built to the times, and demands of this day?
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We are told a better prison ought to be one where one doesn’t feel like their suffocated!
Learning and educational facilities would be nice, in there.
Recreational facilities will also be very good for us.
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Also, could we make use of these smart and intelligent devices in reducing the likelihood of recidivism, of our people, while they are still in there?
We surely have to stop our people from thrown back in there, just as they’ve been let out!
There is so much more to this life than spending our days and years behind bars!
My humble request to you, that sits on the justice and review committees of this country is,
“Can we build a better jail-houses”, given all this knowledge we have on our hands from the past and what we have at the moment?
I really love the way you think about the world. Prison should be about improving the people who are paying for their mistakes, not leaving them in abject misery just so they can become resentful and go right back in.
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Yes, prisons need to be about reform and not just punishment. Our society has learned so much over the years about rehabilitation and teaching important skills – we need to build better and fix what we have.
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I think more prisons should be modeled after some of them that are located in Europe that don’t 100% just feel like a hell hole. It may help more people be able to turn their lives around for the better.
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My dad was employed in the Alabama Department of Corrections for over 20 years, and he retired as a warden. He was a HUGE proponent of making prisons places where offenders could learn, grow, and evolve, so they never went back.
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(Sidenote: I’ve been watching The Gentlemen on Netflix, and I was amazed to see the luxury that the elder Glass has in prison.) I am a big proponet of prison reform, and I hope the new jail will embrace many of the reforms. It’s so important for people to get a second chance, and to have hope!
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Your post on building a better prison system is deeply thought-provoking and insightful. I appreciate how you tackle such a complex issue with compassion and a forward-thinking perspective—thank you for sharing this important discussion, Ntemid!
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I appreciate your perspective on improving prisons. It seems to me that there is a lack of genuine concern for those in the system. I believe that more emphasis should be placed on education and support to help individuals reform their lives and prevent recidivism once they are released. We can do better!!
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Honestly, prison should be more about a way to help people to be better and not suffer more. This is an interesting topic and should get more attention to.
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It is interesting to think about prisons. We watched a show about the world’s worst prisons, and the conditions are horrible.
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I agree with you, we must have a better prison so they will not feel that the world left them and that they can feel that there is more life behind bars.
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Very contradictory point but of course it is always a more pressing question – how do we NOT sending people to prison if they are overcrowded? I think education and social welfare is also important for the same resources used.
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I always enjoy your thoughtful posts, and would hope one day you’ll share one of your pieces on my site. Prisons are a very interesting topic. When I travel I like to visit historic jails and prisons – one I signed up to see in a Medieval village in the UK turned out to be a modern prison which was a bigger eye opener for me. I find they tell you a lot about the history of a country, what their people have been through, and how the country treats their most vulnerable. Sadly, I have learned that many young people who go to prison fare worse and are taught higher criminality than before. I don’t have answers, but I too wonder about the question you pose: “We surely have to stop our people from thrown back in there”.
I have a friend who worked in a US jail helping inmates pass their high-school diplomas. She’s written an autobiography which I found very inspiring – she shares stories about her students- , and she also shared a story on my site. If you’re interested in the topic and want to know more, email me and I’ll send you details of her work.
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A good way yo look at the rehabilitation of those who committed crimes.
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Finland has the best prison facility. They are not exactly treated like prisoners. They can work, study, cook their own meals and live like regular people. I think it’s great because restoring a person’s dignity can sometimes help them change their perspectives in life and repent from their wrongdoings.
I’m just not sure if they apply it to serial murderers and criminals.
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