Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating Effects
This research paper utilizes various sources from Canadian studies and firsthand accounts to identify the issues within penitentiaries and the Canadian criminal justice system. There are numerous pressing issues related to the handling, punishment, and sentencing of crime, many of which stem from ra...
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| description | This research paper utilizes various sources from Canadian studies and firsthand accounts to identify the issues within penitentiaries and the Canadian criminal justice system. There are numerous pressing issues related to the handling, punishment, and sentencing of crime, many of which stem from racial injustice and underlying societal problems. Inmates endure harsh prison conditions and face barriers when trying to maintain connections with their families and friends. The mental well-being of prisoners is often overlooked, creating an unjust and unfavourable environment for Canadian citizens. The legal system requires reform and improvement to support individuals and promote rehabilitation effectively. Addressing these problems requires focusing on systemic injustices disproportionately affecting minorities and impoverished individuals. Studies have demonstrated that visitation and human contact contribute to law-abiding behaviour in criminals. Therefore, to enhance our criminal justice system, we must address the root causes of crime. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fab44b8e63de42068fb252494303a6b42023-12-31T00:38:54ZengYork UniversityCanadian Journal for the Academic Mind2817-53442023-11-0111192910.25071/2817-5344/5914Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating EffectsKeana Jong0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8167-9961Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Carleton UniversityThis research paper utilizes various sources from Canadian studies and firsthand accounts to identify the issues within penitentiaries and the Canadian criminal justice system. There are numerous pressing issues related to the handling, punishment, and sentencing of crime, many of which stem from racial injustice and underlying societal problems. Inmates endure harsh prison conditions and face barriers when trying to maintain connections with their families and friends. The mental well-being of prisoners is often overlooked, creating an unjust and unfavourable environment for Canadian citizens. The legal system requires reform and improvement to support individuals and promote rehabilitation effectively. Addressing these problems requires focusing on systemic injustices disproportionately affecting minorities and impoverished individuals. Studies have demonstrated that visitation and human contact contribute to law-abiding behaviour in criminals. Therefore, to enhance our criminal justice system, we must address the root causes of crime.https://cjam.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/default/article/view/59povertycrimeincarcerationcriminal justice systemreform |
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| title | Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating Effects |
| title_full | Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating Effects |
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| title_short | Mass Incarceration and Its Devastating Effects |
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| topic | poverty crime incarceration criminal justice system reform |
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