Criminal Injustice: The Evolution of Mass Incarceration and Prison Security
Escalating Issues in Prisons
The current landscape of prisons has been marred by criminal injustice and declining safety standards.
Understaffing and Reliance on Prisoners
Due to severe staffing shortages, prison guards are increasingly relying on inmates to manage security measures. This includes conducting contraband shakedowns, overseeing cell counts, and sometimes engaging in violent confrontations known as the "gladiator system".
- Ineffective management options
- Higher risk of violence
- Shifting roles between guards and prisoners
The Consequences
This troubling trend highlights a systemic failure in the penal system, exacerbated by mass incarceration. Inmates, in these scenarios, are put in precarious positions, forced into a role that further entrenches the crisis of criminal injustice.
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