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1 day ago · The modern dialogue on criminal justice has at its core an age-old debate: what is the highest aim of punishment? Traditionally, the justice system has been intertwined with the moral and philosophical tenets of retribution and deterrence — an eye for an eye, so to speak. But in the ever-evolving landscape of our
5 days ago · The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution generally prohibits cruel and unusual punishment in the criminal justice system. Alternatives to cruel and unusual punishment often include restorative justice, rehabilitation, and addressing the root causes of behaviors that lead to punishment.
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Exactly. Being in prison - any prison - regardless of how comfortable is the punishment because you're deprived of your freedom (i.e. prison as punishment).. Going to a place to be further punished (by deprivation, inhumane conditions, brutalization by the state or other inmates, etc.) is a terrible way to structure a society (i.e. prison for punishment - because in that scenario you're going ...
3 days ago · “I think that greater care should be put into cases involving police misconduct, not because I think that police officers deserve more punishment than others—I actually don’t. But the legitimacy of our system depends upon people believing there’s equal justice under the law.
2 days ago · Background Mental health problems are highly prevalent in prison populations. Incarcerated persons generally come from disadvantaged backgrounds and are living under extraordinary conditions while in prison. Their healthcare needs are complex compared to the general population. Studies have found that incarcerated individuals are reluctant to seek help and that they experience challenges in ...
4 days ago · Prepares casenotes reflective of restorative justice values and utilizing the following points: Impact of crime and effect of victimization. Victim inputs and involvement opportunities. Offender opportunity to take direct responsibility for the harm inflicted on the victim and/or the community.
5 days ago · The inmate population fell sharply in 2020 because of the pandemic, which slowed court trials and stalled prison admissions. But in recent years, the numbers have crept back up. Wisconsin’s prison population was 23,374 in December 2018, just before Evers took office. As of last week, it was around 22,400, just 4% less.
