Incarceration and Prison Society

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to incarceration and prison society drawn from the lecture notes.

Custodial model

A model of incarceration focused on incapacitation, deterrence, and retribution, emphasizing security, discipline, and order.

Rehabilitation model

A model of incarceration that emphasizes treatment programs to reform offenders, popular during the 1950s but less so today.

Reintegration model

A model of incarceration that emphasizes maintaining offenders' ties to family and community.

Prison routine

A typical daily schedule for prisoners that includes structured activities such as wake-up, work, meals, recreation, and lights-out.

Correctional officers

Prison staff whose roles have expanded to include counseling, supervising, protecting, and processing inmates, beyond mere guarding.

Inmate code

A set of unwritten rules in male prisons that emphasizes masculinity and hostility towards officers, discouraging informing.

Use of force

Justifiable actions taken by correctional officers in specific situations such as self-defense or upholding prison rules.

Racial/Ethnic composition

The demographic makeup of correctional officers and inmates which can lead to disparities in treatment and interactions.

Elderly prisoners

Inmates who are older and may require special care, often resulting from longer sentences and the aging prison population.

Prison programs

Educational, vocational, and rehabilitative initiatives offered in prisons, aimed at preparing inmates for reintegration into society.

Prison violence

Assaults or threats within prison environments, which can involve prisoners, officers, or both, often influenced by inmate characteristics.

Cell-extraction team

A specialized group of officers trained to remove noncompliant prisoners from cells using controlled force.

Convict world

The distinct social environment and interpersonal dynamics that exist among inmates within prisons.

Prison industries

Work programs within prisons that teach inmates skills necessary for reentry into society, often criticized for low pay.

Mothers in prison

Incarcerated women who are mothers, often facing unique challenges and considerations regarding their children and family bonds.

Violence-prone prisoners

Inmates with characteristics that increase their likelihood of violent behavior, including age, race, gang involvement, and mental health issues.