The Chicago Jails article was interesting because they were just eight inmates from being at full capacity. I do agree with the judges for pushing for ankle bracelets for non-violent criminals because they are less of a threat to our society and public. I think another option they could of done is let out the minimal risk criminals that they have in the jail. This could cut down the population of the jail and also cut costs on the jail. Also, the county needs to find a way to make the criminal justice system more efficient by having quicker court dates. ICC123
I totally agree with ICC123. Ankle bracelets for non violent criminal help. i also think that some of these inmates have not been charge yet. our criminal justice system are efficient at all. they county need to take the bad criminals to state prison to make space for low level criminals. SOCCERBOY123
This article did not surprise at all, because cook county is very high crime area in Chicago. but it's very interesting to know the jail is only few inmates away from being at full capacity. my concern is, what would the county do if the jail reach its full capacity? I know they are moving some inmates to the different counties but you can not do that forever. I think the county need to add some kind of residential community center or intermediate sanctions to help reduce over crowded jail. Intermediate sanctions are also cheaper and it will help less offenders not to be a career criminals. Quicker duo process will also help this issue. SOCCERBOY123
I think that it is a good idea to have a residential community center. I also think that moving people to other counties is a good idea as long as it is not over done. I think that counseling will also help people not become career criminals. snapple123
I also agree that there should be at least a few residential community centers for these inmates. It really is a high crime community and we should have a bigger place to keep them all. CountryGirl123
Quicker due process isn't something easily done or done over night (as much as we would all like that.) However I do like the thought of incorporating some intermediate sanctions to reduce overcrowding in jails. It was something that crossed my mind from time to time and totally think that it has great potential to start helping solve the overcrowding/cost problems. Well put soccerboy. ChiefO'Keefe123
Quicker due process isn't something easily done or done over night (as much as we would all like that.) However I do like the thought of incorporating some intermediate sanctions to reduce overcrowding in jails. It was something that crossed my mind from time to time and totally think that it has great potential to start helping solve the overcrowding/cost problems. Well put soccerboy. ChiefO'Keefe123
Even after posting my post I can agree with ChiefO'Keefe123 because intermediate sanctions will reduce the overcrowding in jails. I agree with how the criminal justice system is not done overnight and it would be nice if it was. Intermediate sanctions does make tons of sense as long as the court system uses it. ICC123
I think that it's a good idea to put the nonviolent offenders on probation and use GPS to track them. I also think that its a good idea to move inmates to other counties. I also think that they should not hold people with mental health issues. If the person is not a danger to himself or others he should be put in alternative programs. People with drug addiction should also be put in counseling instead of jail. I think that if more people are put in alternative programs it would help save money. That money could be spent on the inmates who really need to be in prison. snapple123
I agree Snapple123, they should have GPS tracking devices attached to them in some way. Also, I feel like they should have community homes for the mental because I agree that they should not be held in the jails/prisons as well. CountryGirl123
After reading this, I am not all that shocked that they are almost full of people. It is a big county and full of criminals making the crime rate very high. We could either spend money on adding onto the jail, or getting other buildings to send these people to, because you can't just keep moving and sending people out of the county, its just a never ending process. CountryGirl123
Chicago has one of the highest crime and incarceration rates out of any city in the entire country, so it should be no surprise that it's jail populations are full to the brim. As stated there have been many ways that Chicago has relieved some of the stress coming from the budget, such as the relocation of inmates to smaller surrounding county jails which saves nearly 100 dollars per inmate a day. The ankle monitoring is another way they have reduced jail populations and costs by releasing and monitoring non-violent offenders. These have all temporarily reduced costs and populations in institutionalized correctional facilities, but who's to say this will work in the years to come? In my own personal belief, I have found that sometimes it isn't the most practiced ways that are the most effective, but in some cases it is the uncommon, unorthodox methods that are the push to completing ones task. An example of this in the criminal justice system would be Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maircopa COunty. Granted, do I believe that everything he has done works or benefits inmates? Absolutely not, but the people of the county believe he has done something right in order to earn his spot and has been re-elected over and over again for the past 20 years. All I'm trying to make a point of is the corrections system is going to have to step out of the box and out of their comfort zone to find uncommon methods or alternatives to incarceration to see significant reductions in jail population and astronomical spending. ChiefO'Keefe123
I agree that the jail will most likely need to become creative and figure out a way to end their problem. Monitoring the criminals with wrist and ankle bracelets isn't a bad practice as it keeps them mostly incapacitated, which is the aim of the monitoring. The only problem is that those don't necessarily stop others from reaching the offender. If they were to implement a way to keep the offender away from others, and others away from the offender; I see no reason why it would be an ineffective solution. Though finding away to keep others away is where the creativity comes into play.- Anonemoose123
Chicago has one of the highest crime and incarceration rates out of any city in the entire country, so it should be no surprise that it's jail populations are full to the brim. As stated there have been many ways that Chicago has relieved some of the stress coming from the budget, such as the relocation of inmates to smaller surrounding county jails which saves nearly 100 dollars per inmate a day. The ankle monitoring is another way they have reduced jail populations and costs by releasing and monitoring non-violent offenders. These have all temporarily reduced costs and populations in institutionalized correctional facilities, but who's to say this will work in the years to come? In my own personal belief, I have found that sometimes it isn't the most practiced ways that are the most effective, but in some cases it is the uncommon, unorthodox methods that are the push to completing ones task. An example of this in the criminal justice system would be Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maircopa COunty. Granted, do I believe that everything he has done works or benefits inmates? Absolutely not, but the people of the county believe he has done something right in order to earn his spot and has been re-elected over and over again for the past 20 years. All I'm trying to make a point of is the corrections system is going to have to step out of the box and out of their comfort zone to find uncommon methods or alternatives to incarceration to see significant reductions in jail population and astronomical spending. ChiefO'Keefe123
Although I am aware Cook County is a high crime area I did not expect a jail able to hold 10,000 offenders would be near capacity. This sounds like a lot of work for the employees at the jail and sounds expensive to house all the offenders. The article states that the jail is able to send their offenders out to other counties to be housed, but this should prove unnecessary if measures are taken to reduce jail population. One thing that could be done is, as mentioned in the article, place certain offenders under house arrest. Non-violent criminals are the dominant group in the jail and placing them under house arrest as needed to make room for new comers should work just fine, and be cheaper as well.- Anonemoose123
The Chicago Jails article was interesting because they were just eight inmates from being at full capacity. I do agree with the judges for pushing for ankle bracelets for non-violent criminals because they are less of a threat to our society and public. I think another option they could of done is let out the minimal risk criminals that they have in the jail. This could cut down the population of the jail and also cut costs on the jail. Also, the county needs to find a way to make the criminal justice system more efficient by having quicker court dates. ICC123
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with ICC123. Ankle bracelets for non violent criminal help. i also think that some of these inmates have not been charge yet. our criminal justice system are efficient at all. they county need to take the bad criminals to state prison to make space for low level criminals. SOCCERBOY123
DeleteThis article did not surprise at all, because cook county is very high crime area in Chicago. but it's very interesting to know the jail is only few inmates away from being at full capacity. my concern is, what would the county do if the jail reach its full capacity? I know they are moving some inmates to the different counties but you can not do that forever. I think the county need to add some kind of residential community center or intermediate sanctions to help reduce over crowded jail. Intermediate sanctions are also cheaper and it will help less offenders not to be a career criminals. Quicker duo process will also help this issue. SOCCERBOY123
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a good idea to have a residential community center. I also think that moving people to other counties is a good idea as long as it is not over done. I think that counseling will also help people not become career criminals.
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I also agree that there should be at least a few residential community centers for these inmates. It really is a high crime community and we should have a bigger place to keep them all. CountryGirl123
DeleteQuicker due process isn't something easily done or done over night (as much as we would all like that.) However I do like the thought of incorporating some intermediate sanctions to reduce overcrowding in jails. It was something that crossed my mind from time to time and totally think that it has great potential to start helping solve the overcrowding/cost problems. Well put soccerboy. ChiefO'Keefe123
DeleteQuicker due process isn't something easily done or done over night (as much as we would all like that.) However I do like the thought of incorporating some intermediate sanctions to reduce overcrowding in jails. It was something that crossed my mind from time to time and totally think that it has great potential to start helping solve the overcrowding/cost problems. Well put soccerboy. ChiefO'Keefe123
DeleteEven after posting my post I can agree with ChiefO'Keefe123 because intermediate sanctions will reduce the overcrowding in jails. I agree with how the criminal justice system is not done overnight and it would be nice if it was. Intermediate sanctions does make tons of sense as long as the court system uses it. ICC123
DeleteI think that it's a good idea to put the nonviolent offenders on probation and use GPS to track them. I also think that its a good idea to move inmates to other counties. I also think that they should not hold people with mental health issues. If the person is not a danger to himself or others he should be put in alternative programs. People with drug addiction should also be put in counseling instead of jail. I think that if more people are put in alternative programs it would help save money. That money could be spent on the inmates who really need to be in prison.
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I agree Snapple123, they should have GPS tracking devices attached to them in some way. Also, I feel like they should have community homes for the mental because I agree that they should not be held in the jails/prisons as well. CountryGirl123
DeleteAfter reading this, I am not all that shocked that they are almost full of people. It is a big county and full of criminals making the crime rate very high. We could either spend money on adding onto the jail, or getting other buildings to send these people to, because you can't just keep moving and sending people out of the county, its just a never ending process. CountryGirl123
ReplyDeleteChicago has one of the highest crime and incarceration rates out of any city in the entire country, so it should be no surprise that it's jail populations are full to the brim. As stated there have been many ways that Chicago has relieved some of the stress coming from the budget, such as the relocation of inmates to smaller surrounding county jails which saves nearly 100 dollars per inmate a day. The ankle monitoring is another way they have reduced jail populations and costs by releasing and monitoring non-violent offenders. These have all temporarily reduced costs and populations in institutionalized correctional facilities, but who's to say this will work in the years to come? In my own personal belief, I have found that sometimes it isn't the most practiced ways that are the most effective, but in some cases it is the uncommon, unorthodox methods that are the push to completing ones task. An example of this in the criminal justice system would be Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maircopa COunty. Granted, do I believe that everything he has done works or benefits inmates? Absolutely not, but the people of the county believe he has done something right in order to earn his spot and has been re-elected over and over again for the past 20 years. All I'm trying to make a point of is the corrections system is going to have to step out of the box and out of their comfort zone to find uncommon methods or alternatives to incarceration to see significant reductions in jail population and astronomical spending. ChiefO'Keefe123
ReplyDeleteI agree that the jail will most likely need to become creative and figure out a way to end their problem. Monitoring the criminals with wrist and ankle bracelets isn't a bad practice as it keeps them mostly incapacitated, which is the aim of the monitoring. The only problem is that those don't necessarily stop others from reaching the offender. If they were to implement a way to keep the offender away from others, and others away from the offender; I see no reason why it would be an ineffective solution. Though finding away to keep others away is where the creativity comes into play.- Anonemoose123
DeleteChicago has one of the highest crime and incarceration rates out of any city in the entire country, so it should be no surprise that it's jail populations are full to the brim. As stated there have been many ways that Chicago has relieved some of the stress coming from the budget, such as the relocation of inmates to smaller surrounding county jails which saves nearly 100 dollars per inmate a day. The ankle monitoring is another way they have reduced jail populations and costs by releasing and monitoring non-violent offenders. These have all temporarily reduced costs and populations in institutionalized correctional facilities, but who's to say this will work in the years to come? In my own personal belief, I have found that sometimes it isn't the most practiced ways that are the most effective, but in some cases it is the uncommon, unorthodox methods that are the push to completing ones task. An example of this in the criminal justice system would be Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maircopa COunty. Granted, do I believe that everything he has done works or benefits inmates? Absolutely not, but the people of the county believe he has done something right in order to earn his spot and has been re-elected over and over again for the past 20 years. All I'm trying to make a point of is the corrections system is going to have to step out of the box and out of their comfort zone to find uncommon methods or alternatives to incarceration to see significant reductions in jail population and astronomical spending. ChiefO'Keefe123
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am aware Cook County is a high crime area I did not expect a jail able to hold 10,000 offenders would be near capacity. This sounds like a lot of work for the employees at the jail and sounds expensive to house all the offenders. The article states that the jail is able to send their offenders out to other counties to be housed, but this should prove unnecessary if measures are taken to reduce jail population. One thing that could be done is, as mentioned in the article, place certain offenders under house arrest. Non-violent criminals are the dominant group in the jail and placing them under house arrest as needed to make room for new comers should work just fine, and be cheaper as well.- Anonemoose123
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