The 1950's Incarceration Model

Since the 1940’s, incarceration included three models according to Cole, Smith, and De Jong (2014). Incarceration is based upon the custodial model, the rehabilitation model, and the reintegration model. The custodial model presumes that every inmate is incarcerated because of the idea of deterrence, retribution and incapacitation. Within the model order, discipline, and security are accentuated all throughout incarceration. During the 1950’s, the rehabilitation model was developed to highlight and design treatment programs for offenders. Preconditions such as keeping up with chores and maintenance work is important nowadays, and the wellbeing of others play an intricate role within the rehabilitation efforts. This model centers around rehabilitation. Lastly,

Operation Second Chance started because of Sheriff Butch Conway. Sheriff Butch Conway partnered up with the Society of Humane Friends of Georgia and the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department to save dogs who would have been euthanized. The program allows the inmates to train the dogs and set the dogs up for adoption. Each inmate is assigned a dog; this allows for the dog to become the inmates’ roommate. A visit from a trainer a couple of days during the week assists the inmates with the dog’s upkeep and learning new skills. In addition, the program not only helps save the dogs, it also helps the inmates as well. Benefitting the inmates in several ways, such as providing the inmates with love and responsibilities. Most of the inmates in jail have never experienced unconditional love, and receiving unconditional love from the dogs from the Operation Second Chance program adds value to the inmates’ lives. It serves as a purpose to their lives. They learn how to care for the dog other than usually taking care of themselves. The inmates discover an acknowledgement of the positive effect of this program on the dog’s life and on their