Alan Gratz astonishing true story “Prisoner B-3087”, takes place in the times of the Holocaust throughout different camps. The main character, Yanek, based on Jack Gruener, is a Jew whom was split up from his family. Alone, he must survive the Nazis. One thing he keeps with him throughout the book is hope can get you through hard times. From the start of the book Yanek had been trying to hold onto the happy things about life.
Nevertheless, she makes connections with people in the prison, and she keeps in contact with the people when they are released. This shows that the Released and Restored people cannot be emotional for the prison is a tough place, but it has a lot to offer. The last major them Karlsson gives is that all prisoners are regular people, and that we should encourage inmates to do good things rather than stereotype them. In the classroom, she pointed out that there is no special look for inmates.
Stolen Lives 2.8 million Jews were killed in Poland. All were numbed with terror and fear of what would happen next. Pause and think for a moment. What did they feel? What did they fear?
The writer is very diverse in his subjects when detailing the prison mates. When describing the prison mates the reader will be surprised to know that
She acknowledges that living in prison is not an easy life and it can sometimes be brutal. She experiences women inmates be sexually abuse, be humiliated, and treated poorly by guards. The author
However, we are more than the labels used against us, because there are so much more to a person’s character. We should seek out the goodness in someone’s heart rather than the blemishes. Bryan Stevenson describes that private prisons “… has corrupted incentives
They say three aspects of a thriving society are where we’re from, who we know, and how we think. On the flip side of that coin, these very same aspects can ironically be our undoing. That delicate balance can be the difference between a life in prison and a life dedicated to others. Yes, the sobering realities of life can be harsh but it can also shape and mold us into the people that we’re destined to be. In The Other Wes Moore, The lives of two young men are examined through three distinct lenses.
They have become alienated by society, and are strangers to their friends and family. The psychological impact of incarcerating an innocent or undeserving individual can be detrimental. Post-victimization disorders such as post acute stress disorder and PTSD can cause emotional detachment, despair, hostility, and increased risk of various phobias (Polifroni, 2018). Unwarranted subjectivity to extreme punishment and condemnation leaves victims with a host of potential social, emotional, and psychological deficits including distrust, dependance on institutions, diminished self-worth, post-traumatic stress reactions and more (Haney, 2002). The process of being incarcerated brings about several psychological adaptations, brought about by the extreme demands of living in prison.
I read "Caring for Each Other Behind Prison Walls" by Nerly Zimmerman. The essay challenges what normal people think about prisoners and the complex lives that they live. According to Zimmerman, spiritual care, human connection, and dignity can have a positive effect on both imprisoned individuals and those who interact with them. The power of empathy in the transformation of prisoners is very visible in these works. Her pieces stand for an everlasting power to recover and they reveal the compassion of prisoners who are avoided or rejected.
This quote underscores the failure of the prison system to address the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals. The statistics about the high rates of mental illness among prisoners emphasizes the lack of mental health care in prisons. The reliance on physical force and solitary confinement as means of managing behavior further worsen mental
Some individuals find solace in being alone; however, imagine being alone in a concrete cell for months or even years? Isolated from the entire world into a small box seems intimidating, but this tactic is used throughout the US prison system. Solitary confinement is as a disciplinary action on the prisoners to ensure their safety and serve as punishment. This issue has raised both ethical and practical questions on its usage through US prisons because of its benefits and drawbacks. Isolated and cramped, for the next months or years, in a small area where the prisoner would sleep and eat is implemented into the prison systems.
The prisoners are not the only people who suffer from the Solitary Confinement. The staff also have rough experiences when they are working in these prisons. “Staff often report experiencing lower stress levels and increased feelings of safety after leaving solitary to work in less restrictive units, or when working in solitary units that have implemented reforms” (James,
“Prison State” Paper Charles McDuffie, was the prisoner who had the greatest effect on me from the video. The reason why Charles, had the greatest effect on me is because my biological father also suffered with a drug addiction and was a repeat visitor of the prison system. I could see my father’s life while watching Charles’ story and hear him speak about his issues. It made me see hope in Charles and how people can change and deserve another chance at life. My father recently was released from prison and is on parole, going to meetings and trying his hardest to stay on right path.
Specific Purpose Statement: To invite my audience to see the different viewpoints involved with life after prison in the U.S. Thesis: Those who were once in incarceration live with the title of being a former convict the rest of their life. I wish to explore their lives after incarceration and I hope to find the differing opinions some of you may have on those that have re-joined our community. Pattern of Organization: Multiple Perspective Pattern Introduction [Attention-Getter] How would you feel knowing you were standing behind a convict in line at a grocery store?
I have never before visited a prison nor have I met a prisoner in my entire life. Why should I care about someone whom I would rarely see? But these inmates are our brothers and sisters who may have made bad choices, but don’t want their mistakes to hold them back. Throughout my life, my once miserable and hopeless circumstances were transformed by education, and I am certain that the same principle can be applied to anyone, including inmates, despite our differences in how we responded to circumstances. It is true that prison takes nearly everything away from them – even their hopes and dreams.
