Using manipulation in penpal relationships is a concerning issue that can have damaging effects on both the sender and recipient of the letters. Penpal relationships are meant to be a source of connection, friendship, and support, but when manipulation comes into play, it can distort the dynamics of the relationship and harm the individuals involved. Read More
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Living in prison is not an easy experience by any means. It involves loss of freedom, limited social interactions, and strict rules and regulations. However, there are some prisoners who may actually prefer life in prison over life in society. This preference can be influenced by several factors, and in this blog, we will explore Read More
The Department of Corrections, originally established to “correct” and rehabilitate individuals who have committed crimes, has unfortunately strayed from its intended purpose over the years. Instead of focusing on rehabilitation and providing resources for individuals to successfully reintegrate into society, the system has become a profit-driven entity that prioritizes control and punishment. When the Department Read More
In the realm of correctional facilities, the concept of institutionalization is not exclusive to inmates. Correctional officers, who are tasked with maintaining order and security within prisons, can also exhibit signs of institutionalization. This phenomenon, characterized by the adoption of the prison culture and mindset as a way of life, can have profound effects on Read More
Institutionalization, as explained by American Criminologist Craig Haney, is a process where inmates are influenced and molded by the institutional requirements within the prisons they inhabit. It involves a distinct set of psychological adaptations that often develop to various extents in response to the exceptional demands of prison life. While I concur with Mr. Haney, Read More
Institutionalism in American prisons is a complex and often controversial topic that has garnered much attention in recent years. The term refers to the way in which prisons have become institutionalized and ingrained in society, shaping the lives of both inmates and staff within their walls. One of the key aspects of institutionalism in American Read More