Chapter 10

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the history of control and punishment, including different prison systems, rehabilitation efforts, and the evolution of penal practices.

Prisons

Institutions designed for the confinement of individuals convicted of crimes.

Pennsylvania System

A system of penal control characterized by solitary confinement and the separate-and-silent treatment.

Auburn System

A style of penal control that allowed inmates to congregate during the day but required silence and solitude at night.

Rehabilitation

The process of helping individuals reintegrate into society through treatment and educational programs.

Reformatory Goals

Objectives of prisons aimed at reforming individuals rather than just punishing them.

Marks-of-commendation

A system where inmates could earn privileges and conditional releases based on good behavior.

Ticket-of-leave

A system of conditional release supervised by local authorities for good behavior.

Convict lease system

A practice where convicted individuals' labor was leased out to private companies, often resembling slavery.

Deterrence

A philosophy of punishment aimed at discouraging criminal behavior by imposing penalties.

Disparate Sentencing

A situation where different individuals receive varying sentences for the same crime based on demographic factors.