基本説明
Highlights the financial and social costs of America's incarceration of non-violent offenders.
Full Description
What kinds of beliefs do most Americans hold about crime and violence, and where do these beliefs come from? What kinds of people are sent to prison—are the average inmates dangerous criminals, or are they involved in low-level drug-related, property, or public-order offenses? Who is ultimately paying for their time in prison? The "Million Dollar Inmate" highlights the financial and social costs of America's incarceration of non-violent offenders. With its focus on the specific population of non-violent offenders, this book provides a unique, sociological approach to the problem of handling such a large population at such tremendous costs—paid, for the most part, by taxpayers. Basing her insight on extensive research into the origins of America's correctional systems, the visible and non-visible costs incurred by the practice of incarcerating nonviolent offenders, and the goals of the prison system, Heather Ahn-Redding dares to expose flaws in current correctional practices and suggest ways they can be not only changed but also re-envisioned. Ideally suited to researchers, advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and policymakers.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Part 2 Part I. Introduction and Early Sentencing Chapter 3 Chapter 1. An Introduction to the "Million Dollar" Inmate Chapter 4 Chapter 2. Punishment in the 20th Century: Run-On Sentences Part 5 Part II. Sentencing and Prisons Today Chapter 6 Chapter 3. Sentencing Today: A Sentence is a Sentence - Period! Chapter 7 Chapter 4. Prison Conditions Part 8 Part III. Financial and Social Costs of Incarceration Chapter 9 Chapter 5. The Financial Costs of Incarceration: An Overview Chapter 10 Chapter 6. Expensive Prisoners Chapter 11 Chapter 7. The Social Costs of Incarceration: The Hidden Yet Expensive Side of Prison Part 12 Part IV. Goals of Incarceration Chapter 13 Chapter 8. Retribution: Can We Have Our "Just Desert" and Eat It Too? Chapter 14 Chapter 9. Incapacitation: If We Lock Them Up, Maybe They'll Just Go Away! Chapter 15 Chapter 10. Some Specifics on Deterrence, in General Chapter 16 Chapter 11. Rehabilitation and Treatment: Where is the Correction in our Correctional Institutions? Part 17 Part V. Conclusion Chapter 18 Chapter 12. The Benefits of Incarceration - Real and Perceived Chapter 19 Chapter 13. Policy Recommendations
