Prison Development and Inmate Culture

These flashcards cover key concepts related to prison reform, inmate culture, and significant court cases impacting prisoner rights.

William Penn

Founder of Pennsylvania known for advocating prison reform and the abolition of capital punishment.

Pennsylvania System

A prison system emphasizing reformation through solitary confinement and silence among inmates.

First-Generation Jails

Jails with a linear design featuring direct supervision of inmates.

Second-Generation Jails

Jails with indirect supervision through secure control rooms.

Third-Generation Jails

Jails where officers directly supervise inmates in an open environment.

Inmate Code

A set of behavioral norms that prisoners follow, such as not snitching and settling conflicts personally.

Cell Warrior

An inmate who acts tough in their cell but is cowardly when among other inmates.

Dry Snitching

Giving subtle hints to guards about another inmate's actions without formally snitching.

P.R.E.A.

Prison Rape Elimination Act, aimed at preventing sexual assault in prisons.

Maximum Security Institutions

Prisons that house the most dangerous criminals with tight security.

Federal Prison System

Operates under the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with facilities including the most secure ADMAX.

Hands Off Doctrine

A legal principle that limited lawsuits regarding inmates' constitutional rights.

Totality of Conditions Test

A legal standard that evaluates the overall conditions in a prison to determine constitutional violations.

Deliberate Indifference

A legal standard indicating a prison administrator's neglect of inmates' basic needs.

Community Standards Test

A legal standard for determining the adequacy of medical care in prisons.

Supermax

Highly restrictive prisons designed for the most problematic inmates.