Roles
What does the Correctional officer do
They maintain security and order by enforcing rules, supervises inmates and prevents disturbances &/or escapes
What did most prisons focus on? (HINT: it made inmates insane at times)
Isolation
What does the Medical staff do?
Provides medical & mental health services to inmates and provide emergency care, managing chronic diseases, and ensuring public health
What was the purpose of inmate labor in early prisons?
What does the counselor do?
Provides inmates with rehabilitation programs, education, and preparation for re-entry into society
What was a cause and effect pattern seen in early prisons due to punishments?
Riots, fights, protests
Inmate labor
What was one punishment one of the prisons had that was deadly?
Shock chair & "dark cell/hole"
What does the Warden do?
Manage all aspects of a correctional facility, focuses on safety, security, and operations
BONUS: What are some ways modern prisons focus on rehabilitation instead of punishments?
By offering education programs, jobs, support for life after prison