The society of prison has a unique culture. Few, if any, other environments are so isolated from normal living and society that they result in such a distinct culture. This results from the forced stay, the need for routine and control by staff, the adaptation to living with many other people and many heterogeneous groups, the interdependence between inmates, and the anger and bitterness that inmates feel as a response to their situation.

Of the three main categories of prison functionscustody, treatment, and serviceswhich do you believe is the most important for prisons? Explain your answer.

Include the following aspects in the discussion:

• Why are staff members so important to the functioning of a prison?
• We know there is violence in prisons, that cannot always be thwarted. How does this play into proper housing for inmates?
• How does the inmate culture in a women's prison differ from that in a prison for men?

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When considering the three main categories of prison functionscustody treatment and servicesits essential to recognize that each plays a significant r... View the full answer