Proposed several justifications; deterrence (preventing future crimes), reform (changing the individual), incapacitation (removing from society), retribution (punishment fits the crime)
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Lloyd et al
Found recidivism rates of 54%-70, so prison isn't a great deterrence
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Mackenzie and Shaw
Prisoners who went to boot camp were more positive about there time in prison compared to those in traditional prisons
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Mackenzie
Boot camps won't change behaviour unless the real causes are addressed
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Lipsey
Employment is the most effective factor in reducing recidivism rates (reduction of 37%)
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Steurer et al
Out of 3170 released American prisoners, 26% who completed an educational program had a reduction in their crimes
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Dooley
Out of 295 suicides, 17% occurred in a week and 29% in a month
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