What I thought to be the most interesting about this video was how they touched on the misconceptions. I found this video to be very eye opening to those who have only had the "Hollywood experience" with the criminal justice system, such as movies and television shows. How they portray prisons and jails on film is entirely different than what is real life, which is the misconception. I like how the vast differences between the state and federal prisons were brought up; an example being how much more dangerous state prisons seem to be. Yes, they may be holding more violent criminals, but no matter what facility they are held at, it is a dangerous place for both the staff and the inmates. They mentioned the “country club” prisons, which as stated, really does indeed paint a picture of luxury and comfort behind bars, when prison is intended more for a punishment for a crime. More and more, especially in the colder months, I have seen or heard about someone who is homeless commit multiple minor crimes with the intent to be arrested to be given the chance for a warm place to sleep and actual meals, simply because they could not afford it on their own. I feel that some of the mass misconceptions mentioned do drive some to commit crimes just because they think they will have a better life rather than on the outside being a regular civilian, and sadly for some that is true.
why wouldnt you commit crimes if you were homeless? going to jail or prison you get free shelter, free food, free clothes and warm bed to sleep in? if i were homeless and had no job id prolly do the same just to survive.
I agree that the movies and shows on TV are the big reason for people having misconceptions about life in prison. I also agree that there are homeless people who believe that there lives would be better on the inside because we have made it seem a lot better than it is. However I can agree with snakebite. Why would someone who was homeless not have a desire to at least have a roof, food and a bed. I have heard stories of homeless people getting themselves thrown in jail because they were sick and that was the only way to get help. I can see where the mentality is, even if it might not always be right. vhammer123
television shows and movies will continue to perceive jail as something completely different because they want the general public to accually watch there movies or shows and I had no idea about the difference between state and federal prisons. I also agree that if a homeless individual does commit a crime just for some warmth and much needed nessesities then well that is there own god given right to do so, even though some people may disagree.
On the aspect of homeless people committing a crime just to go to jail and get three hot meals a day and a place to sleep. I dont really agree with this at all because there are other places to go besides jail. There are places like the salvation army that serves hot meals for homeless people every day, and mcdonalds is always hiring. You dont have to have a degree in physics to get a job working fast food. You can always make your life better than what it is, you just have to want to make that change for yourself. USA123
i liked how he talks about misconceptions. i agree to the fulllest. once a criminal always a criminal is not true. ive had a family memeber go to prison for meth. serve his 6 yr sentence get out and now he has a good construction job and he takes care of his kids and provides for them. everybody always listens to what the news says or the social media says and half of the time i think its taken a bit over board. i agree with the justice system for most part but i also can disagree with it as well.
I agree with you. Some people can get arrested for a really bad crime but do a lot of changing and growing up while being behind bars and return home a totally different person. I definitely can relate. Instead of watching and listening to what everyone else says they need to watch real lock up and see how life really is behind bars! nothing like a country club! Scorpio123
I like how they addressed many of the misconceptions about prison. A lot of times, because of the television and movies we get an idea that you have a lot of freedom and free time in prisons and that it is not always a bad place to be. In the video they brought up a difference in state and federal prisons. They mentioned that a lot of times state prisons are a more dangerous place to be than federal prisons. I do wish that they would have elaborated on why that is at least a little bit. They mentioned white-collar criminals and how people seem to think that they aren't as dangerous. I think that white-collar criminals have the potential to be more dangerous than street gangs. The amount of damage that a white-collar criminal has the potential to inflict is devastating. The textbook says that white-collar criminals costs businesses and people worldwide as much as 2.9 trillion dollars. I like that the professor said that they are dangerous and that this is noticed and is being dealt with in the courts by giving them longer sentences than they were used to getting in the past. All in all I think that it was an educational and enlightening video. vhammer123
I agree with you on how they addressed the misconceptions with prisons. I also agreed that they should at least explain what facts or evidence shows why state prisons are worse than federal. I also agree that white-collar criminals are way more dangerous than any street gangs and they should be tried in court like that too.
I agree with you on how they addressed the misconceptions with prisons. I also agreed that they should at least explain what facts or evidence shows why state prisons are worse than federal. I also agree that white-collar criminals are way more dangerous than any street gangs and they should be tried in court like that too. Conservation123
I like how they talk about the misrepresentation of how reality shows and stuff put how prisons and jails are. Also about how people think that once a criminal always a criminal and that it’s not true because maybe they had a rough patch but around 45 percent get out and changed their life around. Also how the job skill training in the prison help builds marketable skill while they are in prison. What I don't agree with in this society is how some white collar criminal can get away with just like two years which they do a thousand times less damage this a single murder would and which I also hope the punishments should severely change and how celebrity's should be charged as a regular civilian. I like how they say also how the white collar criminal sentencing is beginning to change. Which I think is a well needed movement to this age in our society. Conservation123
I do like this short video on the criminal justice system. I like how they talked about not all prisoners will keep committing crimes but instead try to rebuild themselves and go into society and get a regular job and lives there lives as a regular civilian. I also do with what the professor of the university was saying about the "country club" like prisons/jails and how that it does paint an image on how it might be. i do agree on the whole misconception on the image of prisons and jails are conceived in movies and television shows. i know from some experience that prisons are not all sunshine and rainbows and i have seen inside of an actual jail and most of those criminals weren't trying to start a fight or whatever, it seemed to be a calm setting. but i do believe that if an individual has committed a crime like: murder or something in the aspect of physical then they should be evaluated on there mental state and see if they are ready to re-enter society.
I would also like to agree with you when you say that murderers need to be evaluated on their mental state before let out into the public again. I am all for criminals turning their lives around and becoming something of themselves after they serve their time in prison, but it takes a lot for a human being to kill another human being. There needs to be many doctors and professionals to evaluate them before they are let out. I think you made a lot of valid points about this video. I would also like to know more about "country club prisons" Fruitloop123
I think that unless you have actually been to jail or prison people have no idea whats its like and the people who watch the movies or shows about prisons think that the majority of everything there seeing is how it it actually happens. and this is also why when people see someone or know someone who has been to prison they think hes automatically still that same person or criminal. i do believe that there are some people who generally wanna change especially so they dont have to go back to prison.and as far as white collar criminals not being as dangerous i think any criminal who has already broken the and doesnt care for it can be very dangerous..Caisson123
There is 1 show I enjoy that seems to showcase the rehabilitation side of prison and that is Beyond Scared Straight. The inmates talk to teenagers about their stories and try to scare them into not going down that same path. I believe as you said that todays youth think jail is a joke. Maybe if more jails had programs like this that parents could voluntarily take their child to instead of waiting to see them behind bars it could change some opinions in teenagers. StartingOver23
I totally agree, we have children today that think they will never go to jail and whatever law they break isnt a crime, until their faced with somebody whose actually done it. Having to face a murderer,rapist,drug dealer,or someone who has stole would be quite scary and for them to tell their story is important because its lets the younger individual understand and learn the concept that its not right and that their life is ruined because of a bad choice. At the end of the show, those kids to change for the better and as a community we would like to see that. Hoopz123
I thought the video was pretty interesting due to the fact that they talk about the misconceptions, especially the Newspaper/ news source. All too often friends who only read the newspaper to get law enforcement information usually only know one side of the issue/story and thats not always true as many of us know. For example I have a family friend who’s an officer and was involved in a suicide by cop incident in which the subject began firing at another officer first, but when the story was published in the newspaper it was published as if the officer had shot the subject without being provoked, or in danger himself. I also liked how they mentioned the prisons in which high profile inmates such as celebrities are treated differently.
I thought the video was pretty interesting due to the fact that they talk about the misconceptions, especially the Newspaper/ news source. All too often friends who only read the newspaper to get law enforcement information usually only know one side of the issue/story and thats not always true as many of us know. For example I have a family friend who’s an officer and was involved in a suicide by cop incident in which the subject began firing at another officer first, but when the story was published in the newspaper it was published as if the officer had shot the subject without being provoked, or in danger himself. I also liked how they mentioned the prisons in which high profile inmates such as celebrities are treated differently than average citizens. BarneyFife123
I agree with this because a lot of people nowadays blame police officers for everything. If someone dies from a police officer it is automatically the police officers fault with the media and anyone who believes what they have to say. You will never know what truly happens unless you see the video or hear both sides of the story. HRT123
Interesting video, but would have liked to hear more about the country club aspects of prison. The Dr touched on a couple things such as a golf course, or swimming pool, but what about our tax dollars that go towards state of the art prison gyms? Also as someone mentioned above, there are many homeless people that commit minor crimes in winter just to be incarcerated and have 3 meals and a bed every day. More of our money goes to keeping inmates comfortable than ensuring our senior citizens have the same comforts. In my humble opinion, I hate to see someone who is to be punished for their actions having more amenities than I may have, regardless of the fact they "cannot leave the building". Im not against the concept of rehabilitation in the prison system, but what are the true ratios of this happening? Unfortunately most criminals come out of prison with the same mind set as before and commit the same if not more serious crimes. I would like to see more data on true rehabilitation stories instead of the general "I found God" in prison. StartingOver123
I was also curious about the “country club” aspect of this. I think the gentleman in the video took the expression a little too literally. I think when most people think of the country club prisons, they are thinking about the types of institutions people like Blagojavich and Ryan spend their sentences in. I think their concern is that their sentence is a little too easy.
I agree with you strongly, I too think its kind of ridiculous that we provide such nice prisons to criminals of the worst crimes. You'd think that our prisons would have the minimum of everything such as not so good food, make the inmates clean after themselves; if I was sent to prison and it was awful and slummy, I wouldn't return. BarneyFife123
This video briefly discusses misconceptions associated with the criminal justice system. First of all, the media was talked about. It was said that most people get their information from the media about the criminal justice system and most of the time that information is not accurate. Next they discussed “once a criminal, always a criminal”. Although often times this is true, just about as many times it is not true. According to the video, approximately 50% of inmates are released and never become a criminal again while they live lives that actually contribute to society. Another interesting fact is that products that are produced by inmates working prison jobs cannot be sold except to other government agencies. I think that is unfortunate because it would be a great way to offset the costs to operate and maintain the prisons. However, the gentleman in the video made a good point as to why they cannot sell their products in the private sector is because it would put people out of business. They wouldn’t be able to compete with the cheap labor provided by the prisoners.
This video mainly described the misconceptions in the criminal justice system today. One of the major reasons on why there are misconceptions is because of the media and Hollywood. They make everything out to where all the criminals are bad and how they do not turn their lives around. They also make it sound a prison is the nicest place to be at with golf courses, swimming pools, and air conditioning. Prisons offer school courses in order to obtain a G.E.D. or even college classes. They have libraries that the inmates can use. Prisons are not such a bad place they offer many resources in order for inmates to have a better life when they get out. They offer Vocational skilled jobs as well as counseling in order to help the inmates out. About half of the prisoners coming out of the prisons come out and turn their lives around for the better. HRT123
Prisons also offer pottery classes, painting, and even musical instruction. I had the opportunity to visit a prison and saw one gentlemen who came in as a drop out and zero skills. Now, almost seven years later, he has his GED, has painted some of the most breath taking artwork I have ever seen, and has made an entire kitchen dining set, complete with tattoo font lettering. A few other men came in with no musical skills but have since formed a band. I was able to hear them play for about fifteen minutes and they were definitely better than your average bar band. Although it may not be a masters degree, it's still something they can take with them when they get out. Art and music are an excellent way to give back some beauty and peace to society. I wish them well. rogir123
Criminals in movies are way more different than reality. Movies skip alot of steps court systems and jails take to convict a criminal or to free them. Talking about freeing ex convicts, they do have a chance to change and make it in the world, even though they have a background to me they are nomore a criminal, they knew what they did was wrong and they certainly did their time. People on the other hand thats having a hard time with life think do the unthinkable. A crime is still a crime and the crime they commit has to be paid for. But while in jail they are able to learn new skills and soon be able to apply that to a new start when they are released. Finding a job or going to school isnt really that hard, people look at it that way. The more positive you are the better outcome. Hoopz123
There is a lot in this video that I do agree with such as prisons giving GED & education classes, I think that is wonderful it gives the inmates something to do any focus on while they are doing their time and when they do get released they have some type of knowledge on bigger & better things then crime. I do disagree with once a criminal always a criminal, yeah majority of inmates get out and get locked right back up but everyone is different and sometimes it only takes 1 bad experience/ mistake to better your life. Now the whole "Hollywood" thing of course there are going to be misconceptions everything in hollywood is better then reality! Also what really got me was the "Country Club Prisons" never in my life have I heard of that, some prisons might be a little better then the other but prison should never be defined as a country club! I found this video very interesting & full of detail. Scorpio123
Yes I agree with you because the statement once a criminal always a criminal is very false. There are many people that have been titled as a criminal but actually took classes in prison to get a G.E.D. So are they really criminals, or simple human beings trying to better themselves.
What I thought was interesting about the video is that most people think that the "once a criminal always a criminal" is true, but in reality it really isn't. At least 45% of the people that go to prison actually get out and get reasonable jobs and further their education. I thought it was quite interesting how state and federal prison differ in many ways. They say that the federal prison is more like a country club rather than a prison. As if you have more freedom in federal prison. I wasn't surprised when they said some homeless people commit small crimes just so they can have a warm place to stay and get reasonable meals a day and a place to sleep. If I was homeless I would do they same thing. Why not? I don't have to worry about paying bills any of the other stressful stuff. SECRET'A'123
I also found it interesting that everyone thinks once a criminal always a criminal. People do change not everyone but alot do. Alot of prisoners do better themselfs while locked up and when they get out its alot harder for them to find jobs just because they have been to prison. One of the reasons we put people in prison is so they can be rehabilitated and when they are released society still treats them as criminals and i dont think that is fair. dabster123
I like that this interview dealt mostly with the publics misconceptions of criminals and the prison system. Beginning on a positive note that most convicts, near 50%, reenter society as productive members indicating not only the possibility of turning ones life around, once a criminal does not mean your always a criminal, but also that the prison system is successful in rehabilitation. I would have liked to hear more about rehabilitation but the interviewee seemed to avoid that topic preferring to speak of the effects of prison production on local businesses. From that point on I found the interview to lose credibility as far as a source of information and was really only attempting to make the public feel safe. The topics following, country club prisons and white collar crime also seemed to be made only to reassure the public. First that their tax dollars aren't going to lavish lifestyles of the convicted, and second, that our justice system is aware of these, while non-violent, truly horrible crimes that affect hundreds and thousands of people. CHECK123
I felt like this video made clear some of the common misconceptions that the media portrays about criminals. One of the things the video touched on was rehibilitaion. The prisons do offer some work programs and some types of education such as getting your GED or a couple college courses, but the problem is that the inmates have to be willing to learn and imbrase that they need to make a change to better there lives. I feel like alot of inmates dont take these opprotunites to better themselfs because when they get out of prison people look at them as if they are still criminals even though they might have changed, so whats the point in bettering yourself if society is still percieving you as a criminal and is going to treat you the same even if you obtained your GED. Another thing this video touched on was the privitazation of prisons. I agree that prisoners should have work programs where the can learn skills that they can use to land a job when they get out. i found this video interesting because it made clear the misconceptions that society has about convicts and our prison systems. dabster123
I found interesting in this video that once a criminal always a criminal I agree that this is not true because some people get it together while there in prison and once they get out of prison they really do change their lives around and better themselves. Also I like that people can get there GED and education in prison because now a days education is very important in society. Also that way once there out of prison they can find a job and get back in school if they want. For instance I have a cousin that's doing 2 years in prison now and he just got his GED recently in there. I feel like as if federal prisoners isn't as dangerous as state prisoners isn't true I feel like prison is prison you can be in danger in any prison. your around a bunch of criminals you don't know anything can happen unless there trying to say federal prison have more rules. T123
In this video clip there are some interesting things that were talked about. For instance they were talking about the rehabilitation programs that are offered in some prisons. The man says that there are programs that inmates have access to which included counseling and license plate making and that sort of thing. The counseling can only go so far and what i mean by that is these prisoners have to be willing to make the change for themselves and nobody else can force that on them. If you are not willing to help yourself why should you expect other people to help you. I have heard in some prisons they offer college courses and high school courses for some inmates which is a good thing for some of these guys. Sometimes people need to feel like they are worth something more to society than just a criminal. Another aspect i found interesting was when they were talking about country club prisons. I do believe that there are prisons which are much more laid back and there are more freedoms than others. We hear all the time that celebrities that go to prison dont get the same treatment as your average inmate. Just because they are a celebrity why do they get special treatment? I believe that the punishment should fit the crime no matter who you are. USA123
I say if they have the chance to better their life by joining a program then they should. No reason why they should let what they did keep them down and stop them from changing their life.But tv shows are fun to watch and listen to but they make it seem like every thing is so easy. Then they leave a lot of stuff out and so we don't get to see the real 0f things. Nolove123
I agree with Nolove123 i believe that if the inmates are given a chance to better themselves they should there is no reason why they should give up hope on life and begin living what some call the "jailbird" mentality which is the whole oh "I already messed up so why try now im already a failure" when in reality no because sometimes for some people it takes a great fall to truely find themselves and discover their true meaning in life because when you really wanna change no road block is great to stop you from moving on and doing better perseverance is key TeAma123
I agree with TeAma123 that even when things get you down, there are tools in prison for an inmate to better themselves. Since they offer college courses, it's never to late to acquire an education. Heck, maybe this is the time to obtain a degree especially if that person wasn't able to afford college previously? BadWolf123
For some peoples life style and how they let it affect them, once a criminal always a criminal is how they live life.Its sad because they still have a chance to become some body and they could still make a different in some young or older persons life. Now for the people who want to change and better their selfs then any thing is possible for them. They could end up back in jail/prison or be your next boss.If a person is doing time and has the chance to be in one of the programs i think they should take it and not just sit their and do nothening. I really think its sad to hear that since some people have nothen going for them and they become homeless , They go out in society and get in trouble. Just so they can have a warm place to sleep and be when its cold out. Also federal prison is not as dangerous as state prison dang. Nolove123
Very interesting video. This is is first time I had heard the term "country club prisons". I didn't even know there such thing so hearing what he had to say about that was very interesting. I would like to know more about these types of prisons, or more about what people are saying about them. He talked a lot about how the media puts a misconception on criminals. Why doesn't the media talk more about the positive aspect of prisons and about the good it does for people instead of only talking about the bad. In the video they talk about how almost half of criminals get their life together and don't commit criminals acts again after getting caught. I think the media should focus more on how criminals are turning their lives around and making something of themselves. This could go for not only the criminals justice system but anything that is talked about in the media. Why only focus on the bad? Fruitloop123
There are many facts stated in this video that are often withheld in terms of the media. One example being "white-collar criminals". Most people, media influenced, believe that the people that commit these crimes get light sentences and the crimes that they commit are not as important or devastating as violent crimes. But the criminal justice system is becoming more harsh against them and all criminals, truly realizing the damage that they are doing to citizens lives. Another example of misconceptions being "country club prisons". There are no real examples or proofs of prisons being similar to a country club. Although some newer prisons are becoming more up-to-date and modernized, that doesn't give the inmates an easier or better life than common Americans. Para123
I agree with this comment especially when considering this person seems kind of annoyed such as me, I dont really understand why people are so worried about if the people who are locked up have a swimming pool. That doesn't mean the pool is clean of feces or grime and they are being cooked steak and listening to the radio while they lay by the pool. People should have more faith in the system because it seems to be working. kl857
This is a very interesting video and it is honestly the first time i have ever heard anyone say they can do better i myself know many people who unfortunatly have fallen for the "jailbird" mentality and think that a life of crime is all that theyll ever be all because people are constantly barking at them and always waiting and expecting them to fail when in reality they are all capable of turning their life around and doing better even with a record when you truely want to persevere in life and truly want so badly to be better youll do better with the right support system but if they continue to surround themselves with the same negative company and continue to do the same yet still expect a change then yes then they will fall into the stereotype of once an inmate always an inmate when in reality if they changed their outlook in life and with the correct help support system and willpower they could all accomplish having a better live and proving wrong those who expect them to fail TeAma123
I liked how in the beginning of the video, he talked about the misconception of “once a criminal, always a criminal.” People tend to focus on the bad things instead of the good. For example, for a job interview, if you have some type of non-violent crime on your record, that employer will probably not hire you; unless you have flawless references that can explain your case. The employer may not be aware that you have been working and trying to acquire extra funds to make that mistake disappear from your record. Even though some people in my family have a criminal past, they were able to get back on their feet and get back to being a functional member of society. I was also pleased to hear that there are programs and such in prison that allows individuals to obtain skills and be able to apply them when they enter back into the workforce. But as the guy said, the individual has to want to be in the program. It’s kind of like you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink. BadWolf123
I agree with this completely. We need to stop having these misconceptions about crime because to combat crime you have to understand it. We didn't go into Iraq not understanding who we were dealing with so why are we constantly under minding crime. Patton123
There are many things that I agree with on this video. When they were talking about misconceptions about the criminal justice system and state and federal prison systems. For instance, when they said that around 40 percent of the prisoners clean up their act and learn from their mistakes and the other 60 percent continue to be criminals. Also the term "Country Club", came up as well portraying the prisons. This means that the prisoners get it so well off in prison and don't actually get punished for anything. Moving on to the other video now. This video really shows the different ways people have defined and looked at crime. This is really shown by our legislature and our media today. Crime is going to be continuing to change over time and we need to adopt new methods of taking care of crime. The video said that people have thought that instead of building more prisons to combat crime we should build more schools. The idea is sound. Instead of just constantly punishing the offenders, you could teach them not to be offenders from the beginning. Patton123
I agree with a lot of your ideas. A lot of the people in prison may have been denied certain opportunities before they were incarcerated, like proper education. By giving prisoners the ability to better themselves, it can prevent them from going back to prison. I especially agree with your stance on Country Club prisons, if somebody does the crime, they should pay for it. Prison shouldn't be fun, it should serve as a [;ace of rehabilitation and punishment. BHS456
This was an educational video to watch for me. I never realized how narrow my knowledge was on this subject. I never would have guessed that almost half of all criminals completely turn their lives around, but that definitely gives credit to the system whereas everyone is always bashing on it, saying that it doesn't help people correct their "habits." It's really great that prisons offer the ability for individuals to get their GED as well as take college courses, and even learn hands-on skills. The whole "country club prison" idea is kind of ridiculous because it seems like people are just trying to find something wrong with the system, when in reality they may just be using a pool or something that was already there because it was used previously when the prison was used for military purposes. kl857
I found this to be a very informative video, it broke down a lot of misconceptions surrounding the criminal justice system, more specifically the field of corrections. Its astonishing to learn nearly half of all released offenders are able to turn their lives around. I think prisoners should take full advantage of the opportunities given to them in prison. They can get their GED or earn college credits, if they don't want to further their education then prisoners can learn vocational skills. Its great that prisons offer that to the inmates, it helps the offenders rehabilitate back into society and should help prevent the released offenders from going back to prison. I do not agree with the idea of country club prisons. I think its great that prisons help serve to rehabiliate the inmates, but I don't think some prisons should have certain luxuries, i.e. swimming pools. The person in prison did the crime, now they need to pay for it. BHS456
What I thought to be the most interesting about this video was how they touched on the misconceptions. I found this video to be very eye opening to those who have only had the "Hollywood experience" with the criminal justice system, such as movies and television shows. How they portray prisons and jails on film is entirely different than what is real life, which is the misconception. I like how the vast differences between the state and federal prisons were brought up; an example being how much more dangerous state prisons seem to be. Yes, they may be holding more violent criminals, but no matter what facility they are held at, it is a dangerous place for both the staff and the inmates. They mentioned the “country club” prisons, which as stated, really does indeed paint a picture of luxury and comfort behind bars, when prison is intended more for a punishment for a crime. More and more, especially in the colder months, I have seen or heard about someone who is homeless commit multiple minor crimes with the intent to be arrested to be given the chance for a warm place to sleep and actual meals, simply because they could not afford it on their own. I feel that some of the mass misconceptions mentioned do drive some to commit crimes just because they think they will have a better life rather than on the outside being a regular civilian, and sadly for some that is true.
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why wouldnt you commit crimes if you were homeless? going to jail or prison you get free shelter, free food, free clothes and warm bed to sleep in? if i were homeless and had no job id prolly do the same just to survive.
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I agree that the movies and shows on TV are the big reason for people having misconceptions about life in prison. I also agree that there are homeless people who believe that there lives would be better on the inside because we have made it seem a lot better than it is. However I can agree with snakebite. Why would someone who was homeless not have a desire to at least have a roof, food and a bed. I have heard stories of homeless people getting themselves thrown in jail because they were sick and that was the only way to get help. I can see where the mentality is, even if it might not always be right.
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television shows and movies will continue to perceive jail as something completely different because they want the general public to accually watch there movies or shows and I had no idea about the difference between state and federal prisons. I also agree that if a homeless individual does commit a crime just for some warmth and much needed nessesities then well that is there own god given right to do so, even though some people may disagree.
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On the aspect of homeless people committing a crime just to go to jail and get three hot meals a day and a place to sleep. I dont really agree with this at all because there are other places to go besides jail. There are places like the salvation army that serves hot meals for homeless people every day, and mcdonalds is always hiring. You dont have to have a degree in physics to get a job working fast food. You can always make your life better than what it is, you just have to want to make that change for yourself. USA123
Deletei liked how he talks about misconceptions. i agree to the fulllest. once a criminal always a criminal is not true. ive had a family memeber go to prison for meth. serve his 6 yr sentence get out and now he has a good construction job and he takes care of his kids and provides for them. everybody always listens to what the news says or the social media says and half of the time i think its taken a bit over board. i agree with the justice system for most part but i also can disagree with it as well.
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DeleteI agree with you. Some people can get arrested for a really bad crime but do a lot of changing and growing up while being behind bars and return home a totally different person. I definitely can relate. Instead of watching and listening to what everyone else says they need to watch real lock up and see how life really is behind bars! nothing like a country club! Scorpio123
DeleteI like how they addressed many of the misconceptions about prison. A lot of times, because of the television and movies we get an idea that you have a lot of freedom and free time in prisons and that it is not always a bad place to be. In the video they brought up a difference in state and federal prisons. They mentioned that a lot of times state prisons are a more dangerous place to be than federal prisons. I do wish that they would have elaborated on why that is at least a little bit. They mentioned white-collar criminals and how people seem to think that they aren't as dangerous. I think that white-collar criminals have the potential to be more dangerous than street gangs. The amount of damage that a white-collar criminal has the potential to inflict is devastating. The textbook says that white-collar criminals costs businesses and people worldwide as much as 2.9 trillion dollars. I like that the professor said that they are dangerous and that this is noticed and is being dealt with in the courts by giving them longer sentences than they were used to getting in the past. All in all I think that it was an educational and enlightening video.
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I agree with you on how they addressed the misconceptions with prisons. I also agreed that they should at least explain what facts or evidence shows why state prisons are worse than federal. I also agree that white-collar criminals are way more dangerous than any street gangs and they should be tried in court like that too.
DeleteI agree with you on how they addressed the misconceptions with prisons. I also agreed that they should at least explain what facts or evidence shows why state prisons are worse than federal. I also agree that white-collar criminals are way more dangerous than any street gangs and they should be tried in court like that too. Conservation123
DeleteI like how they talk about the misrepresentation of how reality shows and stuff put how prisons and jails are. Also about how people think that once a criminal always a criminal and that it’s not true because maybe they had a rough patch but around 45 percent get out and changed their life around. Also how the job skill training in the prison help builds marketable skill while they are in prison. What I don't agree with in this society is how some white collar criminal can get away with just like two years which they do a thousand times less damage this a single murder would and which I also hope the punishments should severely change and how celebrity's should be charged as a regular civilian. I like how they say also how the white collar criminal sentencing is beginning to change. Which I think is a well needed movement to this age in our society. Conservation123
ReplyDeleteI do like this short video on the criminal justice system. I like how they talked about not all prisoners will keep committing crimes but instead try to rebuild themselves and go into society and get a regular job and lives there lives as a regular civilian. I also do with what the professor of the university was saying about the "country club" like prisons/jails and how that it does paint an image on how it might be. i do agree on the whole misconception on the image of prisons and jails are conceived in movies and television shows. i know from some experience that prisons are not all sunshine and rainbows and i have seen inside of an actual jail and most of those criminals weren't trying to start a fight or whatever, it seemed to be a calm setting. but i do believe that if an individual has committed a crime like: murder or something in the aspect of physical then they should be evaluated on there mental state and see if they are ready to re-enter society.
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I would also like to agree with you when you say that murderers need to be evaluated on their mental state before let out into the public again. I am all for criminals turning their lives around and becoming something of themselves after they serve their time in prison, but it takes a lot for a human being to kill another human being. There needs to be many doctors and professionals to evaluate them before they are let out. I think you made a lot of valid points about this video. I would also like to know more about "country club prisons"
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I think that unless you have actually been to jail or prison people have no idea whats its like and the people who watch the movies or shows about prisons think that the majority of everything there seeing is how it it actually happens. and this is also why when people see someone or know someone who has been to prison they think hes automatically still that same person or criminal. i do believe that there are some people who generally wanna change especially so they dont have to go back to prison.and as far as white collar criminals not being as dangerous i think any criminal who has already broken the and doesnt care for it can be very dangerous..Caisson123
ReplyDeleteThere is 1 show I enjoy that seems to showcase the rehabilitation side of prison and that is Beyond Scared Straight. The inmates talk to teenagers about their stories and try to scare them into not going down that same path. I believe as you said that todays youth think jail is a joke. Maybe if more jails had programs like this that parents could voluntarily take their child to instead of waiting to see them behind bars it could change some opinions in teenagers. StartingOver23
DeleteI totally agree, we have children today that think they will never go to jail and whatever law they break isnt a crime, until their faced with somebody whose actually done it. Having to face a murderer,rapist,drug dealer,or someone who has stole would be quite scary and for them to tell their story is important because its lets the younger individual understand and learn the concept that its not right and that their life is ruined because of a bad choice. At the end of the show, those kids to change for the better and as a community we would like to see that. Hoopz123
DeleteI thought the video was pretty interesting due to the fact that they talk about the misconceptions, especially the Newspaper/ news source. All too often friends who only read the newspaper to get law enforcement information usually only know one side of the issue/story and thats not always true as many of us know. For example I have a family friend who’s an officer and was involved in a suicide by cop incident in which the subject began firing at another officer first, but when the story was published in the newspaper it was published as if the officer had shot the subject without being provoked, or in danger himself. I also liked how they mentioned the prisons in which high profile inmates such as celebrities are treated differently.
ReplyDeleteI thought the video was pretty interesting due to the fact that they talk about the misconceptions, especially the Newspaper/ news source. All too often friends who only read the newspaper to get law enforcement information usually only know one side of the issue/story and thats not always true as many of us know. For example I have a family friend who’s an officer and was involved in a suicide by cop incident in which the subject began firing at another officer first, but when the story was published in the newspaper it was published as if the officer had shot the subject without being provoked, or in danger himself. I also liked how they mentioned the prisons in which high profile inmates such as celebrities are treated differently than average citizens. BarneyFife123
ReplyDeleteI agree with this because a lot of people nowadays blame police officers for everything. If someone dies from a police officer it is automatically the police officers fault with the media and anyone who believes what they have to say. You will never know what truly happens unless you see the video or hear both sides of the story. HRT123
DeleteInteresting video, but would have liked to hear more about the country club aspects of prison. The Dr touched on a couple things such as a golf course, or swimming pool, but what about our tax dollars that go towards state of the art prison gyms? Also as someone mentioned above, there are many homeless people that commit minor crimes in winter just to be incarcerated and have 3 meals and a bed every day. More of our money goes to keeping inmates comfortable than ensuring our senior citizens have the same comforts. In my humble opinion, I hate to see someone who is to be punished for their actions having more amenities than I may have, regardless of the fact they "cannot leave the building". Im not against the concept of rehabilitation in the prison system, but what are the true ratios of this happening? Unfortunately most criminals come out of prison with the same mind set as before and commit the same if not more serious crimes. I would like to see more data on true rehabilitation stories instead of the general "I found God" in prison. StartingOver123
ReplyDeleteI was also curious about the “country club” aspect of this. I think the gentleman in the video took the expression a little too literally. I think when most people think of the country club prisons, they are thinking about the types of institutions people like Blagojavich and Ryan spend their sentences in. I think their concern is that their sentence is a little too easy.
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I agree with you strongly, I too think its kind of ridiculous that we provide such nice prisons to criminals of the worst crimes. You'd think that our prisons would have the minimum of everything such as not so good food, make the inmates clean after themselves; if I was sent to prison and it was awful and slummy, I wouldn't return. BarneyFife123
DeleteThis video briefly discusses misconceptions associated with the criminal justice system. First of all, the media was talked about. It was said that most people get their information from the media about the criminal justice system and most of the time that information is not accurate. Next they discussed “once a criminal, always a criminal”. Although often times this is true, just about as many times it is not true. According to the video, approximately 50% of inmates are released and never become a criminal again while they live lives that actually contribute to society. Another interesting fact is that products that are produced by inmates working prison jobs cannot be sold except to other government agencies. I think that is unfortunate because it would be a great way to offset the costs to operate and maintain the prisons. However, the gentleman in the video made a good point as to why they cannot sell their products in the private sector is because it would put people out of business. They wouldn’t be able to compete with the cheap labor provided by the prisoners.
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This video mainly described the misconceptions in the criminal justice system today. One of the major reasons on why there are misconceptions is because of the media and Hollywood. They make everything out to where all the criminals are bad and how they do not turn their lives around. They also make it sound a prison is the nicest place to be at with golf courses, swimming pools, and air conditioning. Prisons offer school courses in order to obtain a G.E.D. or even college classes. They have libraries that the inmates can use. Prisons are not such a bad place they offer many resources in order for inmates to have a better life when they get out. They offer Vocational skilled jobs as well as counseling in order to help the inmates out. About half of the prisoners coming out of the prisons come out and turn their lives around for the better. HRT123
ReplyDeletePrisons also offer pottery classes, painting, and even musical instruction. I had the opportunity to visit a prison and saw one gentlemen who came in as a drop out and zero skills. Now, almost seven years later, he has his GED, has painted some of the most breath taking artwork I have ever seen, and has made an entire kitchen dining set, complete with tattoo font lettering. A few other men came in with no musical skills but have since formed a band. I was able to hear them play for about fifteen minutes and they were definitely better than your average bar band. Although it may not be a masters degree, it's still something they can take with them when they get out. Art and music are an excellent way to give back some beauty and peace to society. I wish them well.
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Criminals in movies are way more different than reality. Movies skip alot of steps court systems and jails take to convict a criminal or to free them. Talking about freeing ex convicts, they do have a chance to change and make it in the world, even though they have a background to me they are nomore a criminal, they knew what they did was wrong and they certainly did their time. People on the other hand thats having a hard time with life think do the unthinkable. A crime is still a crime and the crime they commit has to be paid for. But while in jail they are able to learn new skills and soon be able to apply that to a new start when they are released. Finding a job or going to school isnt really that hard, people look at it that way. The more positive you are the better outcome. Hoopz123
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot in this video that I do agree with such as prisons giving GED & education classes, I think that is wonderful it gives the inmates something to do any focus on while they are doing their time and when they do get released they have some type of knowledge on bigger & better things then crime. I do disagree with once a criminal always a criminal, yeah majority of inmates get out and get locked right back up but everyone is different and sometimes it only takes 1 bad experience/ mistake to better your life. Now the whole "Hollywood" thing of course there are going to be misconceptions everything in hollywood is better then reality! Also what really got me was the "Country Club Prisons" never in my life have I heard of that, some prisons might be a little better then the other but prison should never be defined as a country club! I found this video very interesting & full of detail. Scorpio123
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with you because the statement once a criminal always a criminal is very false. There are many people that have been titled as a criminal but actually took classes in prison to get a G.E.D. So are they really criminals, or simple human beings trying to better themselves.
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What I thought was interesting about the video is that most people think that the "once a criminal always a criminal" is true, but in reality it really isn't. At least 45% of the people that go to prison actually get out and get reasonable jobs and further their education. I thought it was quite interesting how state and federal prison differ in many ways. They say that the federal prison is more like a country club rather than a prison. As if you have more freedom in federal prison. I wasn't surprised when they said some homeless people commit small crimes just so they can have a warm place to stay and get reasonable meals a day and a place to sleep. If I was homeless I would do they same thing. Why not? I don't have to worry about paying bills any of the other stressful stuff.
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I also found it interesting that everyone thinks once a criminal always a criminal. People do change not everyone but alot do. Alot of prisoners do better themselfs while locked up and when they get out its alot harder for them to find jobs just because they have been to prison. One of the reasons we put people in prison is so they can be rehabilitated and when they are released society still treats them as criminals and i dont think that is fair.
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I like that this interview dealt mostly with the publics misconceptions of criminals and the prison system. Beginning on a positive note that most convicts, near 50%, reenter society as productive members indicating not only the possibility of turning ones life around, once a criminal does not mean your always a criminal, but also that the prison system is successful in rehabilitation. I would have liked to hear more about rehabilitation but the interviewee seemed to avoid that topic preferring to speak of the effects of prison production on local businesses. From that point on I found the interview to lose credibility as far as a source of information and was really only attempting to make the public feel safe. The topics following, country club prisons and white collar crime also seemed to be made only to reassure the public. First that their tax dollars aren't going to lavish lifestyles of the convicted, and second, that our justice system is aware of these, while non-violent, truly horrible crimes that affect hundreds and thousands of people.
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I felt like this video made clear some of the common misconceptions that the media portrays about criminals. One of the things the video touched on was rehibilitaion. The prisons do offer some work programs and some types of education such as getting your GED or a couple college courses, but the problem is that the inmates have to be willing to learn and imbrase that they need to make a change to better there lives. I feel like alot of inmates dont take these opprotunites to better themselfs because when they get out of prison people look at them as if they are still criminals even though they might have changed, so whats the point in bettering yourself if society is still percieving you as a criminal and is going to treat you the same even if you obtained your GED. Another thing this video touched on was the privitazation of prisons. I agree that prisoners should have work programs where the can learn skills that they can use to land a job when they get out. i found this video interesting because it made clear the misconceptions that society has about convicts and our prison systems.
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I found interesting in this video that once a criminal always a criminal I agree that this is not true because some people get it together while there in prison and once they get out of prison they really do change their lives around and better themselves. Also I like that people can get there GED and education in prison because now a days education is very important in society. Also that way once there out of prison they can find a job and get back in school if they want. For instance I have a cousin that's doing 2 years in prison now and he just got his GED recently in there. I feel like as if federal prisoners isn't as dangerous as state prisoners isn't true I feel like prison is prison you can be in danger in any prison. your around a bunch of criminals you don't know anything can happen unless there trying to say federal prison have more rules. T123
ReplyDeleteIn this video clip there are some interesting things that were talked about. For instance they were talking about the rehabilitation programs that are offered in some prisons. The man says that there are programs that inmates have access to which included counseling and license plate making and that sort of thing. The counseling can only go so far and what i mean by that is these prisoners have to be willing to make the change for themselves and nobody else can force that on them. If you are not willing to help yourself why should you expect other people to help you. I have heard in some prisons they offer college courses and high school courses for some inmates which is a good thing for some of these guys. Sometimes people need to feel like they are worth something more to society than just a criminal. Another aspect i found interesting was when they were talking about country club prisons. I do believe that there are prisons which are much more laid back and there are more freedoms than others. We hear all the time that celebrities that go to prison dont get the same treatment as your average inmate. Just because they are a celebrity why do they get special treatment? I believe that the punishment should fit the crime no matter who you are. USA123
ReplyDeleteI say if they have the chance to better their life by joining a program then they should. No reason why they should let what they did keep them down and stop them from changing their life.But tv shows are fun to watch and listen to but they make it seem like every thing is so easy. Then they leave a lot of stuff out and so we don't get to see the real 0f things.
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I agree with Nolove123 i believe that if the inmates are given a chance to better themselves they should there is no reason why they should give up hope on life and begin living what some call the "jailbird" mentality which is the whole oh "I already messed up so why try now im already a failure" when in reality no because sometimes for some people it takes a great fall to truely find themselves and discover their true meaning in life because when you really wanna change no road block is great to stop you from moving on and doing better perseverance is key
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I agree with TeAma123 that even when things get you down, there are tools in prison for an inmate to better themselves. Since they offer college courses, it's never to late to acquire an education. Heck, maybe this is the time to obtain a degree especially if that person wasn't able to afford college previously? BadWolf123
DeleteFor some peoples life style and how they let it affect them, once a criminal always a criminal is how they live life.Its sad because they still have a chance to become some body and they could still make a different in some young or older persons life. Now for the people who want to change and better their selfs then any thing is possible for them. They could end up back in jail/prison or be your next boss.If a person is doing time and has the chance to be in one of the programs i think they should take it and not just sit their and do nothening. I really think its sad to hear that since some people have nothen going for them and they become homeless , They go out in society and get in trouble. Just so they can have a warm place to sleep and be when its cold out. Also federal prison is not as dangerous as state prison dang.
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Very interesting video. This is is first time I had heard the term "country club prisons". I didn't even know there such thing so hearing what he had to say about that was very interesting. I would like to know more about these types of prisons, or more about what people are saying about them. He talked a lot about how the media puts a misconception on criminals. Why doesn't the media talk more about the positive aspect of prisons and about the good it does for people instead of only talking about the bad. In the video they talk about how almost half of criminals get their life together and don't commit criminals acts again after getting caught. I think the media should focus more on how criminals are turning their lives around and making something of themselves. This could go for not only the criminals justice system but anything that is talked about in the media. Why only focus on the bad?
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There are many facts stated in this video that are often withheld in terms of the media. One example being "white-collar criminals". Most people, media influenced, believe that the people that commit these crimes get light sentences and the crimes that they commit are not as important or devastating as violent crimes. But the criminal justice system is becoming more harsh against them and all criminals, truly realizing the damage that they are doing to citizens lives. Another example of misconceptions being "country club prisons". There are no real examples or proofs of prisons being similar to a country club. Although some newer prisons are becoming more up-to-date and modernized, that doesn't give the inmates an easier or better life than common Americans.
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I agree with this comment especially when considering this person seems kind of annoyed such as me, I dont really understand why people are so worried about if the people who are locked up have a swimming pool. That doesn't mean the pool is clean of feces or grime and they are being cooked steak and listening to the radio while they lay by the pool. People should have more faith in the system because it seems to be working.
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This is a very interesting video and it is honestly the first time i have ever heard anyone say they can do better i myself know many people who unfortunatly have fallen for the "jailbird" mentality and think that a life of crime is all that theyll ever be all because people are constantly barking at them and always waiting and expecting them to fail when in reality they are all capable of turning their life around and doing better even with a record when you truely want to persevere in life and truly want so badly to be better youll do better with the right support system but if they continue to surround themselves with the same negative company and continue to do the same yet still expect a change then yes then they will fall into the stereotype of once an inmate always an inmate when in reality if they changed their outlook in life and with the correct help support system and willpower they could all accomplish having a better live and proving wrong those who expect them to fail
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I liked how in the beginning of the video, he talked about the misconception of “once a criminal, always a criminal.” People tend to focus on the bad things instead of the good. For example, for a job interview, if you have some type of non-violent crime on your record, that employer will probably not hire you; unless you have flawless references that can explain your case. The employer may not be aware that you have been working and trying to acquire extra funds to make that mistake disappear from your record. Even though some people in my family have a criminal past, they were able to get back on their feet and get back to being a functional member of society. I was also pleased to hear that there are programs and such in prison that allows individuals to obtain skills and be able to apply them when they enter back into the workforce. But as the guy said, the individual has to want to be in the program. It’s kind of like you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink. BadWolf123
ReplyDeleteI agree with this completely. We need to stop having these misconceptions about crime because to combat crime you have to understand it. We didn't go into Iraq not understanding who we were dealing with so why are we constantly under minding crime. Patton123
DeleteThere are many things that I agree with on this video. When they were talking about misconceptions about the criminal justice system and state and federal prison systems. For instance, when they said that around 40 percent of the prisoners clean up their act and learn from their mistakes and the other 60 percent continue to be criminals. Also the term "Country Club", came up as well portraying the prisons. This means that the prisoners get it so well off in prison and don't actually get punished for anything. Moving on to the other video now. This video really shows the different ways people have defined and looked at crime. This is really shown by our legislature and our media today. Crime is going to be continuing to change over time and we need to adopt new methods of taking care of crime. The video said that people have thought that instead of building more prisons to combat crime we should build more schools. The idea is sound. Instead of just constantly punishing the offenders, you could teach them not to be offenders from the beginning.
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I agree with a lot of your ideas. A lot of the people in prison may have been denied certain opportunities before they were incarcerated, like proper education. By giving prisoners the ability to better themselves, it can prevent them from going back to prison. I especially agree with your stance on Country Club prisons, if somebody does the crime, they should pay for it. Prison shouldn't be fun, it should serve as a [;ace of rehabilitation and punishment. BHS456
DeleteThis was an educational video to watch for me. I never realized how narrow my knowledge was on this subject. I never would have guessed that almost half of all criminals completely turn their lives around, but that definitely gives credit to the system whereas everyone is always bashing on it, saying that it doesn't help people correct their "habits." It's really great that prisons offer the ability for individuals to get their GED as well as take college courses, and even learn hands-on skills. The whole "country club prison" idea is kind of ridiculous because it seems like people are just trying to find something wrong with the system, when in reality they may just be using a pool or something that was already there because it was used previously when the prison was used for military purposes.
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I found this to be a very informative video, it broke down a lot of misconceptions surrounding the criminal justice system, more specifically the field of corrections. Its astonishing to learn nearly half of all released offenders are able to turn their lives around. I think prisoners should take full advantage of the opportunities given to them in prison. They can get their GED or earn college credits, if they don't want to further their education then prisoners can learn vocational skills. Its great that prisons offer that to the inmates, it helps the offenders rehabilitate back into society and should help prevent the released offenders from going back to prison. I do not agree with the idea of country club prisons. I think its great that prisons help serve to rehabiliate the inmates, but I don't think some prisons should have certain luxuries, i.e. swimming pools. The person in prison did the crime, now they need to pay for it. BHS456
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