Sammy Vogel Criminal RehabilitationTable Of Contents Background 3 Overview 4-7 What Rehabilitation is 5 Norway 6 Private Prisons 7 8-11 History History of the US justice system 9 History of Norway 10 History of California’s Rehabilitation Programs 11 Controversy 12-15 What people think 13 Reasons why it’s a good idea 14 Reasons why it’s a bad idea 15 2 Background Definition Rehabilitation programs are defined as programs that reduce recidivism by improving behavioral skills, mental health, social functioning, and access to education and employment. What We Have Right Now: We do not currently have a well-funded rehabilitation program in our prisons. The Bureau of Justice further explains this by giving statistics on how 30% of prisons have …show more content…
History of US Justice System Why this is important Rehabilitation is a newer topic. So in order to get a better understanding of the topic, it’s best to look at our history overall. Before the Criminal Justice System Before we had the criminal justice system we have now there were undefined sentences. The lead to biases and social standing playing major roles in prison sentences. This timeline is from the US Department of Justice 1789 - This was when the transition to fair trails and set laws began. Along with the establishment of attorneys, 1855 - This is when the Justice system gained authority over civil rights. 1870 - A formal justice and civil rights department is formed. This also started a movement towards private attorneys. 1891 Establishment of a federal prison system. US prison Cells 1969 Richard Nixon begins his first term as president, and implements crime policies leading to one of the first major spikes in incarceration. History of Rehab in Norway 1970 Norway's rate of recidivism is close to the that of the US at around 70% 1990 Norway Implemented rehabilitation programs by dispersing jails, to create community based facilities. While also starting education, work, and drug programs. 2 years later Norways prison cells. They are meant to be dorm like Norways recidivism rates dropped to around 20% 2000 Norways crime rates dropped significantly and continue to do so. Homicide rates in Norway after rehabilitation was implemented. Then there was a spike in 2011 when Anders killed 77 people. 2002 Norway changed the maximum sentence prisoners were able to receive 21 years. 2011 Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian terrorist, killed 77 people and was sentenced to 21 years in prison (the max sentence). Once he was released he killed a dozen more, leading Norway to ratify laws allowing courts to extend sentences. But only in extreme circumstances. 10 History of Rehab in California This timeline is from Public Policy Institute of California 1998 - California