OZschwitz gulag: Change jail mentality and there will be fewer offenders

Do more prisoners equal a better society?

NSW imprisonment rates have skyrocketed to an unprecedented high in the past 12 months despite a drop in crime rates.

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In 2013 there were 9900 prisoners across the state – this year there are 11,000, and this rate of increase is likely to continue.

Contrary to what many fear, crime is not rising and is not out of control. In fact the current government pursued a sound policy over its first two years to reduce the imprisonment rate. This resulted in fewer people in, and returning to, prison; fewer people returning to crime after leaving prison, and reduced spending. Most significantly, it did not result in a rise in crime. So, if crime isn’t rising, why such growth in prisoner numbers?

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics, in a preliminary analysis, suggests that policing and sentencing practices have changed. Police are arresting more people, more of them are being convicted, and more offences are now attracting a prison sentence.

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/change-jail-mentality-and-there-will-be-fewer-offenders-20140727-zxcq9.html

OZschwitz gulag: Change jail mentality and there will be fewer offenders

OZschwitz gulag: Change jail mentality and there will be fewer offenders

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