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21	Imprisonment in South Africa under maximum security conditions in the new millenium Matshaba, Thabiso Donald 30 November 2007 (has links) The main aim of this study is to obtain the Master of Technologiae degree. Secondly, this study gives more clarity on the conditions of detention in maximum security prisons in South Africa and selected countries, namely the United States of America and Australia. Inmates detained in maximum security prisons are those who were sentenced to serve long terms in prison, including those who show violent behavior at lower security prisons. The development and treatment programs offered for inmates detained at maximum security prisons are taken into consideration, while certain negative aspects unique to maximum security prisons are examined as well. This study is important for the South African correctional system, due to the increase in the number of inmates detained in these facilities. / Penology / M.Tech. (Correctional Services Management) Imprisonment Prison Inmate Maximum security prison Department of Correctional Services Corrections Punishment Security Privatisation and case management 364.9680905 Prisons -- South Africa -- 21st century