'Million Dollar Inmate'

The Financial and Social Burden of Nonviolent Offenders

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-10-15
Mått154 x 233 x 15 mm
Vikt388 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780739114971

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Chapter 1 PrefacePart 2 Part I. Introduction and Early SentencingChapter 3 Chapter 1. An Introduction to the "Million Dollar" InmateChapter 4 Chapter 2. Punishment in the 20th Century: Run-On SentencesPart 5 Part II. Sentencing and Prisons TodayChapter 6 Chapter 3. Sentencing Today: A Sentence is a Sentence - Period!Chapter 7 Chapter 4. Prison ConditionsPart 8 Part III. Financial and Social Costs of IncarcerationChapter 9 Chapter 5. The Financial Costs of Incarceration: An OverviewChapter 10 Chapter 6. Expensive PrisonersChapter 11 Chapter 7. The Social Costs of Incarceration: The Hidden Yet Expensive Side of PrisonPart 12 Part IV. Goals of IncarcerationChapter 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 GeneralChapter 16 Chapter 11. Rehabilitation and Treatment: Where is the Correction in our Correctional Institutions?Part 17 Part V. ConclusionChapter 18 Chapter 12. The Benefits of Incarceration - Real and PerceivedChapter 19 Chapter 13. Policy Recommendations

The 'Million Dollar Inmate' makes a significant contribution to the field. The main argument of this well-written and engaging book is clear and compelling: We are putting too many nonviolent offenders in prison for too long under destructive conditions that breed antisocial conduct both in prison and when offenders return to the community. We are spending a lot of money, expending and jeopardizing social capital, and getting little or nothing of a positive, tangible nature in return. This thoughtful and thought-provoking book argues persuasively for alternative sanctions that are less costly and destructive for the offender, his loved ones, and society at large.