Introductions & current status of prisons in the United States
Who is usually sent to prison?
Adult felons serving sentences longer than one year.
Who is typically held in prisons?
Adult felons serving one year or more.
Why did the U.S. prison population grow rapidly?
Because the public feared crime more and wanted tougher punishments.
Why were so many new prisons built?
To handle the rise in inmate populations.
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What were common punishments before prisons became widespread?
Physical or public punishments, such as whipping or public humiliation.
What types of punishments were used before prisons existed?
Physical punishments or public punishments.
How did politicians respond to public pressure about crime?
They created longer sentences, mandatory minimums, and “three-strikes” laws.
How many prisons were built between 1993 and 2000?
288 new prisons.
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Who created the first penitentiary and when?
The Quakers created the first penitentiary in Philadelphia in the late 1700s.
When and where was the first penitentiary created, and by whom?
In the late 1700s, in Philadelphia, by the Quakers.
What did truth-in-sentencing laws require?
They required people to serve most of their sentence, keeping them in prison longer.
How many more prisons were added between 2000 and 2005?
Over 300 public and private prisons.
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Why have public attitudes toward punishment softened in recent years?
Budget problems made states look for cheaper alternatives to incarceration.
how did public attitudes toward crime change after the first prisons?
People became “tough on crime,” favoring punishment over rehabilitation.
How did stricter probation and parole affect prison numbers?
More people were returned to prison for violations, even without new crimes.
Did building new prisons stop overcrowding?
No, 14 states and the federal system still had more inmates than they could hold.
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How did the U.S. prison population change between 1980 and 2016?
It increased dramatically from 316,000 inmates to about 1.5 million.
How much did the U.S. prison population grow between 1980 and 2016?
From 316,000 to 1.5 million.
How did the war on drugs increase the prison population?
It caused more drug arrests and mandatory drug sentences, adding many people to prisons.
Why is prison design important?
It affects how the prison can be managed long-term.
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