Solitary Confinement as Punishment: Examining In-Prison Sanctioning Disparities

Cochran, Joshua C.; Toman, Elisa L.; Mears, Daniel P.; Bales, William D.

doi:10.1080/07418825.2017.1308541

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“…Of these 303, there were 360 six-month This sample shares demographic similarities with those of other studies. Prior research has used male offenders exclusively (Huebner, 2003;Lucas & Jones, 2017); and the average age in this sample (32.8 years old) is also similar to that of other studies in this area (e.g., Cochran, Toman, Mears, & Bales, 2018;Walters, 2015). The percentage of Hispanics (19%) in the sample is comparable to those in other studies Walters, 2015).…”

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Disciplinary Segregation’s Effects on Inmate Behavior: Institutional and Community Outcomes

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Criminal Justice Policy Review

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Disciplinary segregation (DS) is practiced in a variety of correctional settings and a growing body of research explores its subsequent effects among offenders. The present study contributes to this literature by analyzing the impact of short-term DS on violent infractions and community recidivism among a sample of inmates in Washington State. We assessed the impact of DS on these outcomes from deterrence and stain theory perspectives while controlling for social support variables such as visitations and correctional programming. Mentally ill offenders were excluded, as their abilities to make rational choices may be inconsistent with deterrence theory. Results show DS does not significantly affect post-DS infractions. Social supports significantly reduced inmates’ odds of violent infractions while incarcerated. Community models indicate no substantive differences between the DS and non-DS groups on post-prison convictions 3 years after release. Overall, DS exhibited limited effects on offenders’ institutional or community outcomes.

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“…There are differences between our sample and those in the literature, however. While the majority of DS offenders in prior research samples are Black Cochran et al, 2018;Walters, 2015), the majority of DS offenders in the current study are White.…”

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Disciplinary Segregation’s Effects on Inmate Behavior: Institutional and Community Outcomes

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Campagna

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Criminal Justice Policy Review

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“…For example, Mears and Bales (2010) examine factors associated with stays of at least 1 month or more in restrictive housing; their study excludes those who serve less time, and it does not examine whether the mentally ill are more or less likely to be placed in the housing. By contrast, Butler and Steiner (2016) examine only cases involving short-term restrictive housing stays (see also Cochran, Toman, Mears, & Bales, 2018). What is needed, then, are studies that examine (a) diverse factors, including an inmate’s prior record, evidence of prison misconduct, and mental illness, that may influence restrictive housing placements and (b) varying durations of confinement in this housing.…”

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Prison System Versus Critics’ Views on the Use of Restrictive Housing: Objective Risk Classification or Ascriptive Assignment?

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Mears

2019

The Prison Journal

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Despite the widespread use of restrictive housing in correctional institutions, little is known about the factors associated with placement in this setting. This study advances two theoretical arguments about the use of this practice. The prison system view argues this housing is essential for institutional order and that, accordingly, only inmates who pose an objective risk to safety get placed in such housing. By contrast, the critics’ view argues this housing causes adverse effects and disproportionately targets certain inmates based on their ascriptive characteristics, such as their mental health status or race. The results indicate support for both perspectives.

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“…Así, algunos académicos y profesionales del sistema penitenciario afirman que estos centros ayudan a mantener la seguridad por su efecto disuasorio (PIZARRO y NARAG, 2008) mientras que otros consideran que es el mecanismo más duro de control social formal que un sistema penal puede emplear (exceptuando, lógicamente, la pena capital). Grupos de legisladores, profesionales y organizaciones de defensa de derechos humanos han expresado su preocupación sobre su aplicación (AMNISTÍA INTERNACIONAL, 2012;OBAMA, 2016;COCHRAN et al, 2018) por considerarlos una forma de "castigo cruel e inusual" que puede provocar el debilitamiento de la salud mental de los internos allí clasificados (CLOYES et al, 2006;PIZARRO et al, 2014: 194).…”

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¿Qué importa en primer grado? Evaluación de la calidad de vida en régimen cerrado

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Resumen: El clima social en prisión es un indicador clave para gestionar y determinar las condiciones de vida dentro de prisión Así, prisiones que muestren un clima social ético y seguro tendrán una influencia más positiva en la rehabilitación que centros dónde el ambiente social sea más nocivo. Esta investigación utiliza el cuestionario que mide la calidad de vida en prisión (MQPL) para concretar cuál es la percepción de calidad de vida de los internos en primer grado. Los resultados muestran que variables relacionadas con la humanidad y la dignidad en el trato, con el desarrollo personal y el bienestar así como con la profesionalidad de cada centro, provocarán diferencias en la percepción de calidad de vida entre unas prisiones y otras.Palabras clave: calidad de vida en prisión , régimen cerrado, cárcel, clima social en prisión. Title: "What matters in first grade? Evaluation of the quality of life in closed regime"Abstract: The social climate in prison is a key indicator for managing and determining the conditions of life in prison. Thus, prisons that show an ethical and safe social climate will have a more positive influence on rehabilitation than centers where the social environment is more harmful. This research uses the questionnaire measuring quality of prison life (MQPL) to specify the perception about quality of life in inmates at solitary confinement. The results show that variables related to humanity and dignity in treatment, with personal development and well-being as well as with the professionalism of each center, will cause differences in the perception of quality of life between prisons. Recepción del original: 17 octubre 2019Fecha de aceptación: 8 noviembre 2019 IntroducciónEl sistema penitenciario que impera en España desde la promulgación de la Ley Orgánica 1/1979, de 26 de septiembre, General Penitenciaria (en adelante LOGP) sigue el modelo de individualización científica. Este modelo se centra en proporcionar a cada recluso un tratamiento individualizado orientado a cumplir con las expectativas de reinserción y reeducación expuestas en el artículo 25.2 de la Constitución Española.El encarcelamiento es el castigo más severo utilizado por los países de Europa occidental (LAPPI, 2011). El paso por prisión desestructura e incapacita para la vida en libertad. Estos perjuicios se acentuarán cuanto mayor sea la pena de cárcel y cuanto más duras las condiciones en que ésta se cumpla, sobretodo, si durante la ejecución de la pena el interno no tiene posibilidad de disfrutar de beneficios penitenciarios como programas de rehabilitación, terceros grados o la libertad condicional que vayan preparándolo para su vida en libertad (RÍOS y CABRERA, 2002).Según POLLOCK et al. (2012) para que una prisión se acerque a esa visión utópica de centros rehabilitadores de delincuentes se debería adoptar un claro compromiso con los principios de justicia restaurativa y de rehabilitación; la seguridad física y psicológica, la ética y la moral deben ser óptimas para que los internos se puedan centrar en su rehabilitaci...

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Solitary Confinement as Punishment: Examining In-Prison Sanctioning Disparities

Cited by 45 publications

References 75 publications

Disciplinary Segregation’s Effects on Inmate Behavior: Institutional and Community Outcomes

Disciplinary Segregation’s Effects on Inmate Behavior: Institutional and Community Outcomes

Prison System Versus Critics’ Views on the Use of Restrictive Housing: Objective Risk Classification or Ascriptive Assignment?

¿Qué importa en primer grado? Evaluación de la calidad de vida en régimen cerrado

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