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Post by Suzie on Mar 9, 2009 7:14:55 GMT 12
This 'generally' has not work in other countries, with only two examples being markedly sucessful. Other than to please 'big business' why on earth would Key even think of doing it here?
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Post by misilon on Mar 9, 2009 14:53:06 GMT 12
just a thought !!!!! Keys rich mates will probably benefit and get richer ,...
ruuuuuun from thread!! see ya suzy *waves**
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Post by naki on Mar 9, 2009 19:02:45 GMT 12
Privatising prisons means that you have someone else to blame every time there's a sccandal.
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Post by Dalbyj on Mar 13, 2009 16:08:46 GMT 12
Privatising prisons means that you have someone else to blame every time there's a sccandal. And there in one succinct sentence you have the whole reason for it ... not that anyone would admit that lol
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Post by Suzie on Mar 13, 2009 17:46:53 GMT 12
unfortunately, due to the natures of the people involved, there will always be 'scandels' in the Department of Corrections. Our penal system works with three main aims, retribution, restoration, and rehabilitation. If any one of those becomes out of balance with the others, then it is virtually impossible to prevent recidivism.
America seems to weigh it's system heavily on the retribution side, however, their crime rates continue to grow. Harsher and more severe sentencing and prison conditions, doesn't prevent that. Some of the European systems weigh heavily on rehabilitation, which is good, but unless the general public feel there has been enough punishment of the offender, the balance is thrown out on release of the prisoner, into the general population, thus making it very difficult for them to achieve a legitimate lifestyle.
Having worked in the restorative area and facilitating some Restorative Justice conferences, my personal opinion is that this area needs to be expanded more. Restoring dignity to the victim through compensation, communication with the offender, etc is beneficial to everyone. The offender is made to face his/her victim, to be accountable for their actions etc.
I cannot see a private prison system working well in any of these areas. Privatisation will be all about money. Why should they bother to encourage rehabilitation, when re-imprisonment of an offender ensures a bigger profit for them, as will the prisoner serving longer sentence than is required (not qualifying for early release for good behaviour, etc) There would need to be huge financial incentives for successful inmates, which in itself could be highly abused.
The whole suggestion is insane, unless of course you happen to sit around the business round table, in which case, what better way of making money, and entertaining too.... a captive 'audience' for your games !
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