Institutionalization In Prison Essay

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We know Institutionalization among inmates is when an inmate, who has lived in the prison system for a long-time, the person has adapted to the normal ways of being in prison and cannot seem to adapt to ways outside the prison system. In most long-term incarcerations, institutionalization is bound to happen because they have lived in routine day in and day out for such a long time, (learned how operate while in prison)??, and living for free with no bills to pay( like a place to sleep)??, meals to eat and medical attention; to (include dental,)?? if needed. According to The Addiction Web Site of Terence T. Gorski, “Currently 60% of prisoners have been in prison before and there is growing evidence that the Post Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) is a contributing factor to this high rate of recidivism” (Gorski). Recidivism refers to a person’s relapse into criminal behavior, often to (purposely get back in prison to their normal life they are used too)???. Institutionalization …show more content…

“This program offers prison inmates encouragement and the necessary support to take stock of the life experiences that have propelled them into criminal activity, take responsibility for their criminal behavior, change life-long patterns of violence and addiction, and build productive lives” (Prison Project). As inmates advance within the program, they are encouraged to pursue schooling for a successfully (transform back to a community …show more content…

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