The Prison of the Future: A Humane, Evidence-Based Approach
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from Psychology Today2 months ago
Today's prisons often resemble medieval 'oubliettes', where offenders are locked up to punish them, which actually worsens societal safety and individual rehabilitation.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spontaneous-thoughts/202411/the-prison-of-the-future-a-humane-evidence-based-approach
Research indicates that unmet basic needs in detention lead to low well-being in incarcerated individuals, resulting in higher rates of recidivism and societal costs.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spontaneous-thoughts/202411/the-prison-of-the-future-a-humane-evidence-based-approach
Policymakers are increasingly viewing prisons as venues for rehabilitation instead of punishment, suggesting that investing in basic needs can benefit both individuals and society.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spontaneous-thoughts/202411/the-prison-of-the-future-a-humane-evidence-based-approach
Evidence shows that psychological interventions aimed at developing impulse control and similar skills are critical for effective rehabilitation policies in detention.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spontaneous-thoughts/202411/the-prison-of-the-future-a-humane-evidence-based-approach
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