Readings:
Pratt
Chapter 5: Misinformation about Prisons and Crime Control
Chapter 6: The Social Costs and Consequences of Incarceration
Chapter 7: Conclusions and Recommendations
Discuss the following in a 1-2 page report (remember to bring in your own policy interests and professional experiences wherever you can):
The overall theme of chapter 5 is that the deterrent philosophy of crime control does not work. Explain how Pratt supports this argument.
In Chapter 6, Pratt states that incarceration itself can be criminogenic for offenders. How does he support that statement?
Pratt argues that incarceration may actually make entire communities more criminogenic. How does he support that statement?
Pratt argues that incarceration policies have disproportionately impacted the African American community. How does he support that statement?
Pratt provides guidelines for how academics should attempt to influence policy makers. Do you agree with his perspective? Why or why not?
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