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This research proved a unique opportunity to observe a cohort of 20 life-sentenced prisoners that had already negotiated an often fragmented and difficult ‘system’. These prisoners were at the Category-C stage of their sentence (medium security) and looking to progress to Category-D (open conditions) and ultimately towards release on license. Unusually, they were attempting to do this at a private prison, HMP Wolds in East Yorkshire - the first private prison to open in Europe in 1992. Due to negotiating a new contract in 2001, it became the first private prison house a group of ‘lifers’ in a dedicated Lifer Unit. The research details how progress was made and how this private prison, staffed with predominantly untrained specialised ‘lifer’ supervisors, coped with this type of prisoner and if the prisoners would progress on time. This qualitative research project examines issues such as conditions, staffing, education, work and programmes, mainly through the eyes of the prisoners but also by way of staff interviews and observation. Although no direct comparison could be made with a similar private prison, as no other private prison held lifers at that time, it is a useful observational study with a degree of longitudinal depth. The prison certainly demonstrated that it could hold lifers in very good conditions, overseen by excellent quality staff and three quarters of the cohort had either progressed on time or were scheduled to progress to open conditions at the time the research concluded. From the Director personally, the staff made every effort to do things correctly, not only providing the minimum requirements, but providing pockets of innovation that could lead to universal improvements in the treatment of prisoners in England and Wales – most notably the decent manner in which prisoners were treated by staff, which leads to a much more relaxed atmosphere, and therefore a quieter prison with few disciplinary issues. Cognitive-behavioural programmes were analysed and the research demonstrated that the whole rehabilitative idea, although well conceived, is poorly administered in practice, with no central coordination. The research questions whether lifers are suited to such programmes and whether they should actually take up much sought-after places on such courses considering their potential distance from release. To bring this narrative account to life, the thesis highlights two prisoners and conducts a detailed ‘case study’ of each; one who negotiated the ‘system’ successfully and another who failed to engage. It follows their time at HMP Wolds and explores their experiences of the prison regime generally, conditions and staff and considers such issues as sentence planning, town visits, programme provision and delivery. These two prisoners commented lucidly on their time in HMP Wolds and although they were generally very positive about their experience, these comparative case studies demonstrate the difficulty in negotiating the prison ‘system’. The standard of treatment in HMP Wolds was found to be high, backed up with external inspection reports, with most lifers making progress on time due to excellent staff diligence. The privatisation debate, morally and practically, is discussed at length and the holding of lifers sees an increase in not only numbers, but responsibility in the private sector. It could be argued that following almost two years studying this private prison; that if private establishments prove to be no worse that the public sector and no more expensive, then surely this is all that can be asked of them. There is concern as to whether the currently over-crowded prison system is working, but private prisons have certainly not added to the problem, indeed privatisation may have improved some aspects and therefore relatively, privatisation can and should be labelled a success.

This thesis explores sexual harassment and sexual coercion among prisoners and staff at Naval Consolidated Brig (NAVCONBRIG) Miramar. The data come from two surveys (one for staff and one for prisoners), which were administered in June and August 2006, respectively. This thesis begins with a review of relevant literature and discussion of reporting procedures, and an overview of the fear of reprisal associated with reporting incidents of sexual harassment coercion. We compare rates of sexual harassment and coercion experienced by the staff and prisoners, as well as reported perceptions of the percentage of prisoners who experience sexual harassment and coercion, as estimated by the staff and prisoners. Findings are compared with studies conducted in civilian prisons in 1996 and 2000. Write-in responses provide insight regarding what the staff and prisoners believe constitutes sexual harassment, ways to prevent sexual harassment at the facility, and actual incidents of sexual harassment and/or coercion experienced while in a prison. When compared with the civilian prisons, NAVCONBRIG Miramar prisoners experience lower rates of sexual harassment than all but one facility. The rate of sexual coercion reported by prisoners is approximately equal to what was reported by all military prison facilities. (U.S. DOJ, 2005b).

Thesis advisor: Susan Shell / There are many urgent issues facing prisons in the United States today including overcrowding, inmate violence, sentencing concerns and cost. Some communities are using faith-based moral rehabilitation programs in prisons to address these issues and attempt to reform convicts in body and soul. These efforts, exemplified by Louisiana State Penitentiary’s moral rehabilitation program, have clear benefits for reducing in-prison violence and state costs, but they have also garnered ample criticism due to their use of religion in state facilities, the preferential treatment of some prisoners, unclear evidence of moral reformation and claims of abuse. This study looks at modern moral rehabilitation programs and compares them to the early 19th century American penitentiaries, which had similar goals of moral improvement. By examining the function, advantages and disadvantages of these modern moral programs and comparing them to the history of early American penitentiaries; the functions and flaws of the Pennsylvania and Auburn Systems; and Gustave de Beaumont and Alexis de Tocqueville’s analysis and criticism of the penitentiaries in their book On the Penitentiary System…; this study recommends the changes necessary to maintain the beneficial and laudable aspects of today’s moral rehabilitation programs while addressing the criticisms and questions over this form of punishment. The conclusion is the recommendation of a reformed, less religious moral program with six components: incarceration, a strong community citizenship for inmates, education and mentoring, labor, a limited component of religion with the possibility of radical moral transformation, and certain punishment through solitary confinement.

American prisoner of war (POW) policy consists of repeated improvisational efforts during wartime followed by few efforts to incorporate lessons learned. As such, in every war, the United States has improvised its system of POW maintenance and utilization. At no time prior to World War II was the United States military prepared to capture and maintain the prisoners taken in any American conflict. The United States has depended upon reciprocal treatment of enemy prisoners and threatened retaliation for mistreatment of American captives in every war. It has also adhered to accepted customs and international law regarding prisoners, providing housing, food, and medical care to POWs at least the equal of that given to American prisoners. However, the U.S. military has often sought the most expedient methods of maintaining prisoners, a practice that has led to accusations of neglect. In the nineteenth century, American wars were typically fought upon the North American continent and were limited in scope, which facilitated the maintenance of enemy prisoners and eased the improvisation of policy and practice. In the twentieth century, the United States participated in conflicts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, complicating POW issues. World War II and subsequent conflicts show a radical departure from earlier wars, as the army planned for the capture of enemy troops and was better prepared to maintain them. However, the War on Terror represents a return to improvisation, as a lack of planning and a failure to follow established policies contributed to allegations of mistreatment in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay.

American prisoner of war (POW) policy consists of repeated improvisational efforts during wartime followed by few efforts to incorporate lessons learned. As such, in every war, the United States has improvised its system of POW maintenance and utilization. At no time prior to World War II was the United States military prepared to capture and maintain the prisoners taken in any American conflict. The United States has depended upon reciprocal treatment of enemy prisoners and threatened retaliation for mistreatment of American captives in every war. It has also adhered to accepted customs and international law regarding prisoners, providing housing, food, and medical care to POWs at least the equal of that given to American prisoners. However, the U.S. military has often sought the most expedient methods of maintaining prisoners, a practice that has led to accusations of neglect. In the nineteenth century, American wars were typically fought upon the North American continent and were limited in scope, which facilitated the maintenance of enemy prisoners and eased the improvisation of policy and practice. In the twentieth century, the United States participated in conflicts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, complicating POW issues. World War II and subsequent conflicts show a radical departure from earlier wars, as the army planned for the capture of enemy troops and was better prepared to maintain them. However, the War on Terror represents a return to improvisation, as a lack of planning and a failure to follow established policies contributed to allegations of mistreatment in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toledo. / Typescript. "A thesis [submitted] as partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Arts degree in Psychology." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 31-35).

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The purposes of the study were to describe the status of curricular offerings and educational facilities at each Indiana correctional institution and to develop curricular models for juvenile and adult offenders in Indiana correctional institutions. No attempt was made to compare or contrast the various institutions.

The purpose of the study was to test the assumption that educational programs had a positive effect upon the institutional behaviors of incarcerated male felons. The sample was the total population of 1,667 offenders located at Indiana Reformatory during 1988. The data were fairly conclusive and supportive of the assumption, at least when offenders participated in a meaningful manner.Findings were based upon the data gathered through inspection of each offender's official institutional records. One-way and two-way analyses of variance and the Scheffe Procedure were used to analyze data. Standard statistical analysis was used to generate the general findings. The .05 level of significance was selected as the critical probability level for the acceptance or nonacceptance of the eight null hypotheses. Seven of the eight null hypotheses were rejected. / Department of Educational Leadership