Write the following in Layman Language. Not quotes and he/she said this. Your knowledge and gut responses only. MUST BE ATLEAST 200 WORDS
1.What was the early use of the interdeterminate Sentence of Parole?
2.Explain in your words the ‘’just deserts’’ in the criminal justice system?
3.The “why” of Parole, explain?
4.What were the Attica Uprising and how did this change they way parole works today?
5.How do you think the uprising of Attica changed the way our prison system runs. Explain in your own words.
Then respond to two classmates in 4-5 sentences:
Sophia Mendez:
1. The early use of the interdeterminate sentence of parole was known as the Elmira System starting in the 1890’s. Parole was granted to inmates who had served the minimum time for the crimes for which they were convicted of. Before the 20th century, states such as Nebraska, Alabama, Ohio, California, and New York granted parole to first offenders, except offenders who were convicted of murder.
2. Just deserts is known as the punishment one receives or consequences one goes through reflects the crime they have committed. In other words, the severity of the punishment one gets has to be equivalent to that of the severity of the offense/crime committed.
3. The purpose of parole is to maintain the prison in terms of safety and order. Parole is a way to keep prisons safe in terms of not overcrowding them by offering parole to inmates who have completed a portion of their sentence and makes space for new prsioners.
4. The Attica Uprising started on September 8, 1971 and lasted until September 13, 1971. It was a response to an outbreak of prison riots in New York. On September 8, 1971, correction officers tried to discipline two inmates in which were sparring, followed by a confrontation. Correction officers were taken hostage and were beaten in a way to demand better conditions for inmates as their prison conditions were seen as inhumane and ineffective (Abadinsky, p. 131). The Attica Uprising changed the way parole works today because overcrowded prisons are now being taken into consideration and parole is being offered to offenders who are suitable for it, depending on several factors, before making that decision of allowing the offender into society after completing a portion of their sentence.
5. I think the uprising of Attica changed the way our system runs because better prison conditions are being provided in terms of food, health, sleep, no overcrowding of inmates, resources such as rehabilitation programs, education programs, alternatives to incarceration such as parole and probation, etc.
Jeanette Peralta:
1) Indeterminate sentences and parole have been used in the US since the early 20th century. The indeterminate sentence was seen to be a more flexible and merciful alternative to the then common fixed length penalties .The goal was to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and release while also allowing judge more latitude in determining the length of a sentence depending on the specifics of each case .
2) According to the concept of “just desserts” in criminal justice, a criminal should be punished in accordance with the seriousness of their offense.
In other words, the punishment must be appropriate for the crime committed and must reflect the harm the perpetrator has caused.
3) The idea of parole is founded on the idea of rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society in the criminal justice system.
The purpose of parole is to give prisoners the opportunity to serve a portion of their sentence under supervision in the community in the hopes that they will successfully reintegrate and become contributing members of society.
In the criminal justice system, parole serves a number of crucial roles. It can help lower the prison population by allowing qualifying criminals to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community . This could lower the cost of incarceration and improve jail conditions.Parole can aid in reducing recidivism by offering resources and support to criminals while they adjust to society .This may entail gaining entry to housing , employment and counseling .
4)In New York’s Attica Correctional Prison in September 1971, there was a bloody uprising known as the Attica Uprising. Poor Jail conditions ,overcrowding,and a death of fundamental humans rights for convicts were some of the elements that led to the revolt . 42 staff employees are being hostage by more than 1,000 prisoners who have taken control of the facility . The Attica Rebellion brought prison overpopulation and inmate treatment to the attention of the country ,and it had a huge impact on how parole is currently implemented .
5) The Attica Uprising significantly changed how prisons are administered and how prisoners are treated, which had a big impact on the US prison system.
The Attica Uprising changed the American prison system in a number of ways, some of which are listed below: A stronger emphasis on rehabilitation and changes to the parole system .Although there is much to be done to improve the criminal justice system in the United States ,The Attica revolt was crucial in promoting this effort and Fostering a reform friendly environment .
