Mentor/s
Professor Mary Ignagni Professor Jennifer McLaughlin
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
The prison systems of the United States, Norway, and Germany all employ different approaches, ranging from rehabilitation-focused to punishment-focused. The United States has a more punishment focused approach and has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Norway and Germany employ approaches that are more rooted in rehabilitation and work to help reintegrate inmates back into society. It would be beneficial for the United States to employ a more rehabilitative approach, in order to improve prisoner welfare and the economy.
College and Major available
Social Work BA
Location
Session 9: Digital Commons & Martire Room 310
Start Day/Time
4-26-2023 3:30 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2023 4:45 PM
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A Comparative Analysis of the United States' Prison System
Session 9: Digital Commons & Martire Room 310
The prison systems of the United States, Norway, and Germany all employ different approaches, ranging from rehabilitation-focused to punishment-focused. The United States has a more punishment focused approach and has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Norway and Germany employ approaches that are more rooted in rehabilitation and work to help reintegrate inmates back into society. It would be beneficial for the United States to employ a more rehabilitative approach, in order to improve prisoner welfare and the economy.
Students' Information
Samantha Barone, Social Work Major, Psychology and Honors Minors, 2024