History
What was the intended use of prisons?
Prisons were meant to be holding facilities on the prisoner’s journey toward death, mutilation or exile in the early 18th century
Which country is known for having open prisons?
Finland
What language did the word 'prison' originated from
Vulgar Latin
What is the most common offense?
Drug offenses are 45.6% of inmates in the system
Who influenced prisons in the late 18th century?
The Catholic Church
Which country is considered to be the happiest?
Finland
Define 'Reform'
to improve (someone or something) by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc. (merriam-webster 2022)
What was the likelihood of imprisonment of a white man born in 2001 (U.S resident)?
1 in 17
How did prisons make money?
Many prisons were run for profit and they would charge the prisoners for beds, food and the fitting and or removal of chains.
What is the inmate in the documentary serving for?
Murder
Define 'Penitentiary'
place of punishment for offenses against the church,
What was the likelihood of imprisonment of a black man born in 2001 (U.S resident)?
1 in 3 black men born in 2001 are likely going to be imprisoned in their lifetime (U.S residents)
When did prison reform really take of?
Late 1700s and 1800s
What is the name of the inmate in the documentary?
Matti
What language did the word 'penitentiary' originated from
Medieval Latin
What's least likely offense to be committed in 2022 according to the BOP chart?
National Security is least likely offense
Who was a known Calvinist?
John Howard
What career is this inmate hoping to have by the end of his sentence?
A career in Tech
Spell out 'prison' in Vulgar Latin
prensionem
How many debtors were there in prison by 1870 compared to 1770 in England?
“In England in the 1770s, 60 percent of prisoners were debtors; by the 1870s, only 3 percent were debtors. As a result, sentences were longer and treatment of the prisoners became harsher.”(Lynne Woodruff, Prison reform: The origin of contemporary jail standards 2021)