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Your first comment must include 1) an argument for others to consider, 2) evidence from the video or text that supports your point, and 3) reasoning supporting your argument.
Your second comment must be a reply to someone else that is a) supporting evidence and reasoning, b) a respectful counterargument, or c) a meaningful question about the argument.
Travis Robinson(Mar 18 2020 4:37PM):
Incarceration
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I feel as if they are younger they’re mind isnt fully formed yet and they arent smart enough to know wht theyre doing at that age. What makes it even worse if that when they are growing up most of the time they are use to second chances and in the case of young people going to jail they dont stand in front of a judge most of the time and that is not right at all
Andra’Nec Nique Glosson(Mar 20 2020 4:09PM):
The incarceration is very high because many others are being kept in prison over time and prevent them from getting out because of their criminal cases and feel like it's the best way and think they deserve the punishment.
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In the video people was prevented from breaking laws and to have them feel like it was okay with the criminal injustice.
Na’Ja Hurst(Mar 20 2020 5:30PM):
I think the reason the U.S has the highest incarceration rate is because in the video they make it hard for people who have records of a felony to get a job or anything else.
andre colon(Mar 21 2020 12:11PM):
incarceration rate in the u.s is very high because life after incarceration is hard for criminals to have productive lives as the video states
Imani Lowe(Apr 27 2020 5:27PM):
I completely agree,
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A lot of people are judged based off of their records which affects the possibility of them getting efficient jobs in order for them to provide for themselves or their families. I feel that because they can’t really provide for themselves, they result back to their criminal ways in order to get by which eventually places them back in the predicament from before.
jamiyah walker(Mar 23 2020 11:20PM):
mass incarceration is a huge problem in the united states. it is very sad how bad things happen to good people.The prison system gets wrose and worse by the day. children should not be sentenced as adults. a huge change should take place
enrique jones(Apr 22 2020 4:35PM):
people in the u.s often are listed a sfelopns early and it is hard to maintain a illegal free lifestyle once you've been down the illegal road.
akirab08 Akira Brinson(Apr 27 2020 3:13PM):
Mass Incarceration
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Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has the largest prison population in the world, and the highest per-capita incarceration rate. I feel like life after being incarcerated is hard for criminals. Though 9 times out of 10 that once incarcerated criminal in good at that certain job but can’t have it because of their past.
Brandon Bolden(Apr 29 2020 10:29PM):
incarceration
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I Honestly feel that america doesn’t care about its people due to what they have shown to do nothing about its residents who are incarcerated and those who have felons
Travis Robinson(Mar 18 2020 4:43PM):
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I truly believe the government focuses to much on the punishment other than the prevention because if they focus on the prevention of the crime the crime rate of that SPECIFIC crime would drop by ALOT.
Amaungooden Amaun Gooden(Mar 18 2020 11:20AM):
I feel like the reason the U.S has the highest incarceration rate is because as it states in the video they make it harder for felons to do anything(get a job, get homes, get food stamps etc) so if you come out of prison and they are making it harder for
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you to turn your life around of course you are going to go back to the same things you were doing its a infinite cycle the U.S has created
Charles Jamison(Mar 18 2020 12:15PM):
I agree with this. Giving felons more rights should be a part of fixing rehabilitation. This will lead to less repeat offenders. Do you agree?
Jalynn King(Mar 18 2020 12:47PM):
Criminal behavior, or offending, is generally defined as any overt or covert law-breaking conduct in a given country or state, punishable upon conviction. The two main broad categories are property crimes
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I agree that they should have given rehabilitations because they are allowed to offender to make direct amend to the victim
Student Que Howard(Mar 18 2020 4:22PM):
I agree with this, i feel they should work harder on correction and giving the convicts a better and harder chance to get on their feet again.
Student Kyndall Debro(Mar 19 2020 9:03AM):
I agree because they make it too hard and some prisoners might be more comfortable with prison because they know it.
india brown(Mar 18 2020 11:36AM):
The ideas that are mentioned in this video are Deterrence and Retribution because at the beginning of this video it states how people are sent to prison to be punished & to prevent others from breaking the law. The main idea that isn't mentioned is ..
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Rehabilitation because a lot of times the crimes are over looked by the ability people can do making it hard for many criminals to get a job.
Student Britney Brown(Mar 18 2020 12:12PM):
Over the years mass incarceration have increase alot. In the video, it states that the government is tough on crime because crime is scary. I think the government focus on too much punishment and not enough prevention. See what is causing the crime and
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Compare them and see how they can prevent them instead of sending victims to prison cause I am sure most person in prison would want to be free.
Student Kiera Carlton(Mar 18 2020 12:50PM):
The Criminal justice is plagued with plenty of discrimination and it has had a great impact who is placed in jail and how they are treated in and out of jail. The first video discusses the way inmates unable to have functional lives after they have
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completed their time and how some wont ever be able to leave jail and will most likely die there. the second video discusses the way that race and economic status play apart in the problem. The inmates in most jails are those of color, living in or close to poverty, and those who may come from families who may have had members incarnated. The justice system systematically places people in jail for a number of reasons. This is what feeds mass incarceration. The systematic arrest of minority groups and those who cannot support themselves.
Sonabelle Konte(Mar 18 2020 1:30PM):
The reason why the US has the highest rate in incarceration is because when we put our criminals in prison, we keep them, there for a long time, and that where, put rates go skyrocket.
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In the video they prevent people, from breaking the law, and for people that do break the law, would be sent to jail. Their to much focus in deterrence and retribution
Mckaria Booker(Mar 18 2020 3:34PM):
By having a criminal record that follows a felon around, it hinders them from getting jobs, homes, cars, a lot of things that you wouldnt expect. And because it is so hard, that would make it extremely easy for a felon to go back and commit crimes.
Student Que Howard(Mar 18 2020 4:21PM):
I agree with the video as a whole and i feel like instead of taking so much away from the convicted felon, they she work harder for correction. In the video he says " they convicts are not able to get student loans, food stamps, welfare and more".
Student Kyndall Debro(Mar 19 2020 9:02AM):
America makes it hard for prisoners to return back into society and to be accepted. If you are a felon it's harder to get a job, therefore making them return to crime to survive.
Kasen Jennings(Mar 20 2020 6:49PM):
They government puts people in jail for punishment no matter how small the crime is. This impacts the future of the inmate, preventing them to get future assistance from the government and jobs.
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Not being able to get any type of assistance creates a path way back to their old life committing crimes again which lead to the point that they made in the video that the inmates have a high risk of being suicidal or homeless.
akirab08 Akira Brinson(Apr 27 2020 2:57PM):
I agree with you because, I fell as though the government is bipolar.
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One day they want to do the right thing but the next day they do something so irregular. I’ve seen a couple of my friends get locked up trying to feed their family. What they really need to Worry about is the criminals that’s killing recklessly.
Miya Stallings(Mar 22 2020 9:16AM):
I feel like the united states do go overboard on a lot of things
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No matter what you do its always going to be a down about anything that the government do. You will have high imprisonment because of the lack of things inmates have when they are out.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 1:42PM):
Purpose of the Criminal Justice System
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Remember, in the lecture/discussion “Crime and the Criminal Justice System,” we talked about 5 goals that have been suggested for the criminal justice system:
- Deterrence is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to discourage people from committing crime
- Retribution is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to punish or make criminals pay for their acts
- Incapacitation is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to protect society from criminals by imprisoning or executing them
- Rehabilitation is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to reform criminals through socialization
- Restoration is the new idea that the criminal justice system should allow the offender to make direct amends to the victim and the community in which the crime was committed
Which of these ideas are mentioned here? Which aren’t? Why do you think that is?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 7:45AM):
i agree with you because being that society lacks this it makes things way difficult from how it would be if society incorporated these things more.
Deiara Clark(Mar 18 2020 12:33PM):
i disagree because Incapacitation , i feel it would or is actually keeping society protected from criminals. because in the video it said "giving criminals more time decreases the crime rate".
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i disagree because Incapacitation , i feel it would or is actually keeping society protected from criminals. because in the video it said “giving criminals more time decreases the crime rate”.
Bjorn Grant(Mar 18 2020 9:23PM):
I agree with you because society believes that in order to "restore humanity", they are "required" to cruel to prisoners.
Lizbeth Hernandez(Mar 17 2020 3:49PM):
deterrence and retribution are mentioned in the video. rehabilitation and restoration aren't mentioned in the video because I think these methods aren't really considered or taken seriously by officials.
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Kayla Hood(Mar 18 2020 8:35AM):
I agree with you because without these method being considered or even taking seriously our society is not how we expect it to be and I feel like if these methods were taking seriously or even considered society will be different
Student Ronald Humphrey(Mar 18 2020 12:47PM):
I agree with you also these methods aren’t because apparently they’re still crimes going on the crime rate is going up everyday. Taking felons lives aren't helping in any form so what’s next.
Kaleenda Gold(Mar 18 2020 6:01PM):
I agree, especially about restoration, because people may look at it as an easy way out or as people aren't really being punished for their actions. Although I do think rehabilitation can help a criminal change their life around.
Kayla Hood(Mar 18 2020 8:20AM):
Deterrence & Retribution were both mentioned in the video but Rehabilitation and Restoration were not i believe that this method are needed to be use more in criminal justice system.
india brown(Mar 18 2020 11:40AM):
I agree with you because just because someone went to prison it doesn't automatically make them a bad person everyone deserves a second chance.
Amaungooden Amaun Gooden(Mar 18 2020 11:25AM):
i feel the like the original purpose of the system was to get rid of criminals and lower crime rates but overtime i think it has become corrupted
Student Britney Brown(Mar 18 2020 12:16PM):
Exactly because they do not want to take the time out to find out what really happen or they are not fund of a particular person
Deiara Clark(Mar 18 2020 12:40PM):
i feel that deterrence and restoration is not use, because the criminal justice system does not use them in today's society.....
Kasen Jennings(Mar 20 2020 6:54PM):
I agree, I think they should be given a chance or a opportunity to gain some right back like having assistance from the government or getting a decent job to support them and/or their families.
Mckaria Booker(Mar 18 2020 3:26PM):
The ones that are mentioned in the video are retribution and deterrence. Restoration and rehabilitation arent in this video because i dont think theyre taken seriously at all.
Kaleenda Gold(Mar 18 2020 5:45PM):
The U.S. uses incapacitation and deterrence are mainly used in the videos.
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America’s incarceration rates are so high and this is because the criminal justice system imprisons most of it’s criminals. People are deterred from committing crimes because of how harsh our criminal justice system is. In the video we learn that America was the highest mass incarceration rate in the world. We also learn that people with a felony can’t get hired to a lot of places, can’t get food stamps, can’t get public housing, and etc. This shows how America uses punishment and fear to deal with crime. The video uses these subjects to show our mass incarceration.
Student Ronald Humphrey(Mar 18 2020 12:56PM):
I say deterrence and retribution because times and time has gone by and society hasn’t changed. Authorities are being taken as a joke. We cannot become better in the society without better methods.
Ms. Zsakayla West(Mar 24 2020 10:14AM):
Mass Incarnation has a negative affect on the U.S
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Mass incarceration is a costly option and the evidence is very weak that incarceration as a whole but also incarceration does serve a purpose and there are some very dangerous people who deserve to be locked up.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 1:51PM):
In your opinion, what role should international law play in American policies?
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The video mentions that practices that are considered by international law to be torture (like solitary confinement) are regulated only by prison officials in our criminal justice system.
Some background information: International laws are created by organizations like the UN and NATO and through treaties like the Geneva Conventions. The U.S. has joined other countries on many occasions in enforcing international law methods ranging from economic sanctions to travel bans to violent attacks.
Based on this information: In your opinion, what role should international law play in American policies?
Bjorn Grant(Mar 16 2020 10:47PM):
I believe that they should reduce solitary confinement. The reason is because it shows that the innocents are suffering more than the guilty.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 7:49AM):
i disagree with you only because i feel crimes should be taken seriously, yes there are some cases where things happen but everyone is aware that there are consequences after every action . If you murder someone you should be held to a higher standard.
CHLOE' JORDAN(Mar 17 2020 2:07PM):
i also agree. i agree because there are some in the "hole" for things they didnt do and are wrongfully convicted but noone wants to hear them out
Student Ronald Humphrey(Mar 18 2020 12:59PM):
I agree with reducing solitary confinement because people are being put in jail for some of the simplest things. Their getting time that people with worse crimes would get.
Janaya Booker(Mar 18 2020 4:40PM):
I agree with having to decrease the solitary confinement.
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Although they feel as if solitary confinement gives some type of punishment for whatever crime or issue has occurred for that inmate, but it does work that way. Solitary confinement is another form of torture. It is another form of “get back” if they expect someone to come out of solitary confinement and not do the crime again it’s crazy and not reasonable due to the reasoning they are putting fear in them. Which only installs more resentment and retaliation.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 7:47AM):
I feel they should enforce solitary confinement because those who have done very detrimental to society should suffer more than someone who hasent.
student Cedriuna Davis(Mar 18 2020 9:30AM):
I believe that re-enforcing solitary confinement is a must because a lot of people get off easily about certain crimes but then I'm also conflicted because many innocent people are in there suffering for crimes they didn't commit.
Alyssa Fields(Mar 18 2020 12:30PM):
I feel that its not right that they make it more difficult for people that have a felony to get a job. Its harder for people to get out of jail and still try to get their life together again when there past is following them everywhere they go.
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They eventually will go back to their old ways and probably end up back in jail.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:02AM):
I believe the limit is because like they stated the number of people who are incarcerated grows 400% and its only going to go up so you have to share with everybody and have enough for everyone who comes in . 1:18 this is shown.
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Hailey Griffin(Mar 17 2020 8:49AM):
Limiting the resources availiable is a way the government keeps power over these people. Because after prison it is made harder to get a job. Convicts are more likely to do a crime and get back in jail.
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This should change becasue what is happening now in no way helps the incarcerated people
Bjorn Grant(Mar 17 2020 12:04PM):
They do it to "reduce" the risk of crimes and as another form of punishment. This "rule" should be changed because everyone deserves a second chance, even criminals.
Sarah Sanquiche(Mar 17 2020 12:15PM):
i think when you limit legal employment opportunities and resources that are available, individuals who are re-entering their communities are more likely to reoffend.
Student Kiera Carlton(Mar 18 2020 12:57PM):
This should be changed because the main point of jail (theoretically) is to help convicts solve their problems and to also help them get back into society but as a better person. This is what the government should be focused on.These people deserve a
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second chance ( some of them at least) and they aren’t given that opportunity.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 2:02PM):
Why so expensive?
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You may be wondering: Why are prisons so expensive?
Consider all the things a free U.S. citizen needs in a year and is able to get on their own. Prisons need to provide food, clothing, hygiene, medical care, etc. They need to pay for things like power and water. Then add in the costs of potential staff: administrators, guards, doctors/nurses, workers responsible for guidance and mental health, lawyers, cooks, janitors, etc.
Some prisons try to earn the costs of this back by having “programs” where inmates work for little to no pay making products. As you can imagine, there are a variety of arguments for and against this practice. What do you think?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 7:53AM):
i understand why they are so expensive , like you stated they have to pay for things such as guards and clothing food hygenine , things we would only provide for ourselves they do it for thousands.
Kayla Hood(Mar 18 2020 9:29AM):
I also agree because if it was not so expensive, how else is they gone get clothes,food,medical care and etc things we need in our lives
student Cedriuna Davis(Mar 18 2020 9:34AM):
I believe its so that they can have at least the minimum of what they need to still feel human and cared for. And also to uphold the facility and the guards who watch them around the clock.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 2:05PM):
"We just give up on you."
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The video claims that our message to those who have committed a crime is “We just give up on you.”
Do you agree that we send this message? If so…
What are the effects of sending a message like this?
Is this a message we should be sending?
Is there a better message we could be sending instead?
If not…
Why do you think this is inaccurate?
What, if any, message do you think we are sending instead?
What are the effects of this message?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 7:59AM):
I do feel like with certain people depending on the crime they do give up on them , and because of this they arent going to do any better they are going to feel like it wont matter anyway so they will lose hope and continue to do bad.
Bjorn Grant(Mar 18 2020 9:45AM):
In today's society, I believe that most people will agree with this message. This message will mostly likely cause a negative impact, especially to those who have pressured. The message could be a little more positive.
Kayla Hood(Mar 18 2020 10:53AM):
I believe that we do send this message to people who just coming out of prison by making it hard for them to find a job and etc, just getting their lives back on track. I also believe that that we shouldn't be sending this message out
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Student Ronald Humphrey(Mar 18 2020 1:10PM):
I feel that if your doing what your doing over and over again leading back in jail whats more to expect. Jail isn’t a home its for to make your life better. But in some occasions that doesn’t work. But that’s for certain people with certain crimes.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:07AM):
I didnt like this video because it is breaking down people in jail based on race , it being passed on in the family and by the chances if they dropped out of school which i feel is unfair because what about other ethnicities whos numbers are high.
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Bjorn Grant(Mar 18 2020 9:51AM):
Although I dislike the video, it did give me a huge insight on mass incarceration and how it is not only affecting criminals, but also affecting the state.
Charles Jamison(Mar 18 2020 12:11PM):
I feel like incarceration is so high because we get targeted by our police. I think the U.S. police is more aggressive and feel like they have a need to make more arrests. The video supports this idea by saying that we have the highest incarceration rate
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Alyssa Fields(Mar 18 2020 12:42PM):
i agree with you because i think police have the mindset that most our people are criminals and they need to make more arrests so we are all targets. The videos is saying we have the highest incarceration rate really proves this.
Student Kendall Collier(Mar 20 2020 4:07PM):
Yes this video does show that. not all of our people does crimes and the fact that polo has that mindset is sad.
Kennedi Williams(Mar 18 2020 3:42PM):
I think mass incarceration is just used as modern day slavery. Particularly for those who are people of color and lack sufficient resources to thrive in society. And once incarcerated you are the literal definition of a slave and work for free.
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Which starts a system of generational poverty based on class and race. There is even a study known as the school to prison pipeline system which puts on full display the measures govt. take to make sure the prison systems they are funding and actually profiting from continues to stay in “business”.
Zykwann Holmes(Mar 24 2020 10:48AM):
I think the incarceration rate is so high because of the police being so agressive towards us during arrest and this can be supported by the video.The police are automatically targeting us for arrest and attempting too trigger a wrong move
Imani Lowe(Apr 27 2020 5:57PM):
I feel that the U.S uses prison and the law as modern day enslavement, rather than a justice system.People affected by the criminal justice system also take a toll on people who surround them.
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For example, if they have children, as stated in the video it is more likely for them to have behavioral issues, depressive symptoms, educational hardships, etc. Many people are targeted, most commonly African Americans as stated in the video. Statistics are already made based off of education drop out rates among black males. Even if they do completely serve their sentence, they have more problems like not being able to get jobs and these circumstances make it more likely for repeated offenders. Knowing it is harder for felons to obtain efficient jobs, the system sets them up for failure which partially explains why we have the highest mass incarceration rate in the world.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:14AM):
They are incarcerating whole groups but our class discussion talked about how things arent equal and they are proving our point more as to how things in society arent equal and how they really dont care who they may take.
Ms. Kavonni Dunn(Mar 18 2020 11:58AM):
I agree because they don't care what "social group" you belong to, they still will take you in regardless if you've done something wrong.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 2:16PM):
Jail vs. prison
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Remember:
An accused criminal is sent to jail when they are arrested. They remain there if they can not afford bail or are not given the opportunity to post bail.
A convicted criminal is sent to prison after they have been found guilty of a crime in court and been sentenced by a judge.
With this in mind, what do the added statistics about prisoners in jail tell us?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:16AM):
Majority of the criminals are convicted and even though they are held in custody millions are released and as he stated "todays prisoners are tomorrows neighbors"
india brown(Mar 18 2020 12:04PM):
I agree with you but, there are many cases where bail is too high and the family may not be able to help the accused criminal.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 2:22PM):
Impact of schooling
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We’ve discussed the role of racial inequality in the criminal justice system, but why do you think dropping out of high school makes such a big difference?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:19AM):
Normally when a child drops out of highschool there is a underlying issue and because they have dropped out they are more prone to getting into the wrong things which causes them to make bad decisions which leads them here.
india brown(Mar 18 2020 11:58AM):
I think if a black male drops out of high school he is looked at as a stereotype if he drops out and become a drug dealer or joins a gang unless he drops out and make something of themselves like making a business, whereas if a white male drops out...
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he has more opportunities & can seek help from others in his family or race.
Kennedi Williams(Mar 18 2020 3:45PM):
The less of an education you have, the chances of you having a job that pays well is smaller. So there for people have the desire to commit certain crimes that will help them pay bills and feed their families.
Ms. Jesse Friedman(Mar 13 2020 2:26PM):
Parental Incarceration
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The video discusses the effects of parental incarceration on children. How might these effects make incarceration “an inherited trait”?
Some might argue that, even if it is not ideal, children are better off with parents in prison than potentially being influenced by parents who are criminals. What do you think of this argument?
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:20AM):
In a way i agree because if your parents do bad things they should be sent away so you arent influenced but seeing their parents like that could also make them want to be better and not be like their parents at all in that way.
Hailey Griffin(Mar 17 2020 9:04AM):
The criminal parent that has gone unpunished would most likely have the most detrimental effect on their child.
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The parent who is in prison would have a kid who would see that their are consequences ro their actions. But a child with parents that have criminal behavior can see it as being able to get away with eventually leading to them getting caught. And being sent to prison and the cycle would go on
Deiara Clark(Mar 18 2020 12:47PM):
i think its true that incarceration is a inherited trait because nine times out of ten if you see your parents doing something wrong,your gonna think its OK and get influenced .which will probably cause you to end up like them.
ms. aleksis townsend(Mar 17 2020 8:22AM):
I like this video i feel it gives everybody a chance to see hoe messed up society really is and take a deeper look as far as statistics wise and see why things are done the way they are with as little resources .
Deiara Clark(Mar 18 2020 12:50PM):
i liked the video because its gives better insight on problems such as mass incarceration and parental incarceration .
Student Kendall Collier(Mar 20 2020 4:06PM):
It was ok but i understand it. i don’t like how they think of that punishment over presides rehabilitation.
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I feel as if they are younger they’re mind isnt fully formed yet and they arent smart enough to know wht theyre doing at that age. What makes it even worse if that when they are growing up most of the time they are use to second chances and in the case of young people going to jail they dont stand in front of a judge most of the time and that is not right at all
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In the video people was prevented from breaking laws and to have them feel like it was okay with the criminal injustice.
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A lot of people are judged based off of their records which affects the possibility of them getting efficient jobs in order for them to provide for themselves or their families. I feel that because they can’t really provide for themselves, they result back to their criminal ways in order to get by which eventually places them back in the predicament from before.
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Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has the largest prison population in the world, and the highest per-capita incarceration rate. I feel like life after being incarcerated is hard for criminals. Though 9 times out of 10 that once incarcerated criminal in good at that certain job but can’t have it because of their past.
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I Honestly feel that america doesn’t care about its people due to what they have shown to do nothing about its residents who are incarcerated and those who have felons
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“In america it isnt regulated by anyone except the prison officals, no judge no jury”
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I truly believe the government focuses to much on the punishment other than the prevention because if they focus on the prevention of the crime the crime rate of that SPECIFIC crime would drop by ALOT.
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you to turn your life around of course you are going to go back to the same things you were doing its a infinite cycle the U.S has created
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I agree that they should have given rehabilitations because they are allowed to offender to make direct amend to the victim
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i Agree because i feel that everyone deserves a second chance
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they make it way harder on felons and not understanding that they are still humans
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Rehabilitation because a lot of times the crimes are over looked by the ability people can do making it hard for many criminals to get a job.
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Compare them and see how they can prevent them instead of sending victims to prison cause I am sure most person in prison would want to be free.
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completed their time and how some wont ever be able to leave jail and will most likely die there. the second video discusses the way that race and economic status play apart in the problem. The inmates in most jails are those of color, living in or close to poverty, and those who may come from families who may have had members incarnated. The justice system systematically places people in jail for a number of reasons. This is what feeds mass incarceration. The systematic arrest of minority groups and those who cannot support themselves.
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In the video they prevent people, from breaking the law, and for people that do break the law, would be sent to jail. Their to much focus in deterrence and retribution
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Not being able to get any type of assistance creates a path way back to their old life committing crimes again which lead to the point that they made in the video that the inmates have a high risk of being suicidal or homeless.
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No matter what you do its always going to be a down about anything that the government do. You will have high imprisonment because of the lack of things inmates have when they are out.
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I agree, I feel as if they throw Americans in jail for the simplest reason when It could be easily settled by a fine or house arrest.
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Remember, in the lecture/discussion “Crime and the Criminal Justice System,” we talked about 5 goals that have been suggested for the criminal justice system:
- Deterrence is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to discourage people from committing crime
- Retribution is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to punish or make criminals pay for their acts
- Incapacitation is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to protect society from criminals by imprisoning or executing them
- Rehabilitation is the idea that the criminal justice system is meant to reform criminals through socialization
- Restoration is the new idea that the criminal justice system should allow the offender to make direct amends to the victim and the community in which the crime was committed
Which of these ideas are mentioned here? Which aren’t? Why do you think that is?
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i disagree because Incapacitation , i feel it would or is actually keeping society protected from criminals. because in the video it said “giving criminals more time decreases the crime rate”.
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America’s incarceration rates are so high and this is because the criminal justice system imprisons most of it’s criminals. People are deterred from committing crimes because of how harsh our criminal justice system is. In the video we learn that America was the highest mass incarceration rate in the world. We also learn that people with a felony can’t get hired to a lot of places, can’t get food stamps, can’t get public housing, and etc. This shows how America uses punishment and fear to deal with crime. The video uses these subjects to show our mass incarceration.
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Deterrence and Retribution is being mentioned because it is explaining the way the jail system is being set up and used in general
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Mass incarceration is a costly option and the evidence is very weak that incarceration as a whole but also incarceration does serve a purpose and there are some very dangerous people who deserve to be locked up.
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The video mentions that practices that are considered by international law to be torture (like solitary confinement) are regulated only by prison officials in our criminal justice system.
Some background information: International laws are created by organizations like the UN and NATO and through treaties like the Geneva Conventions. The U.S. has joined other countries on many occasions in enforcing international law methods ranging from economic sanctions to travel bans to violent attacks.
Based on this information: In your opinion, what role should international law play in American policies?
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Although they feel as if solitary confinement gives some type of punishment for whatever crime or issue has occurred for that inmate, but it does work that way. Solitary confinement is another form of torture. It is another form of “get back” if they expect someone to come out of solitary confinement and not do the crime again it’s crazy and not reasonable due to the reasoning they are putting fear in them. Which only installs more resentment and retaliation.
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They eventually will go back to their old ways and probably end up back in jail.
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What is the reasoning for limiting resources available to convicts?
What is the effect?
Should this be changed? Why or why not?
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This should change becasue what is happening now in no way helps the incarcerated people
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second chance ( some of them at least) and they aren’t given that opportunity.
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You may be wondering: Why are prisons so expensive?
Consider all the things a free U.S. citizen needs in a year and is able to get on their own. Prisons need to provide food, clothing, hygiene, medical care, etc. They need to pay for things like power and water. Then add in the costs of potential staff: administrators, guards, doctors/nurses, workers responsible for guidance and mental health, lawyers, cooks, janitors, etc.
Some prisons try to earn the costs of this back by having “programs” where inmates work for little to no pay making products. As you can imagine, there are a variety of arguments for and against this practice. What do you think?
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The video claims that our message to those who have committed a crime is “We just give up on you.”
Do you agree that we send this message? If so…
What are the effects of sending a message like this?
Is this a message we should be sending?
Is there a better message we could be sending instead?
If not…
Why do you think this is inaccurate?
What, if any, message do you think we are sending instead?
What are the effects of this message?
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What do you think of this video overall?
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In the world.
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Which starts a system of generational poverty based on class and race. There is even a study known as the school to prison pipeline system which puts on full display the measures govt. take to make sure the prison systems they are funding and actually profiting from continues to stay in “business”.
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For example, if they have children, as stated in the video it is more likely for them to have behavioral issues, depressive symptoms, educational hardships, etc. Many people are targeted, most commonly African Americans as stated in the video. Statistics are already made based off of education drop out rates among black males. Even if they do completely serve their sentence, they have more problems like not being able to get jobs and these circumstances make it more likely for repeated offenders. Knowing it is harder for felons to obtain efficient jobs, the system sets them up for failure which partially explains why we have the highest mass incarceration rate in the world.
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Consider our previous class discussion on inequality. How does that affect our discussion of mass incarceration this week?
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Remember:
An accused criminal is sent to jail when they are arrested. They remain there if they can not afford bail or are not given the opportunity to post bail.
A convicted criminal is sent to prison after they have been found guilty of a crime in court and been sentenced by a judge.
With this in mind, what do the added statistics about prisoners in jail tell us?
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We’ve discussed the role of racial inequality in the criminal justice system, but why do you think dropping out of high school makes such a big difference?
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he has more opportunities & can seek help from others in his family or race.
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The video discusses the effects of parental incarceration on children. How might these effects make incarceration “an inherited trait”?
Some might argue that, even if it is not ideal, children are better off with parents in prison than potentially being influenced by parents who are criminals. What do you think of this argument?
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The parent who is in prison would have a kid who would see that their are consequences ro their actions. But a child with parents that have criminal behavior can see it as being able to get away with eventually leading to them getting caught. And being sent to prison and the cycle would go on
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What do you think of this video overall?
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“In america its not regulated by anyone except the prison officals, no jury no judge”.
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