One thing that I found most interesting about this organization was the fact that they are completely self-sustaining. The only focus of UNICOR is not the income but only to have the inmates learn real life job skills and to become a better member for society. They offer a variety of jobs from vehicle maintenance to fabric materiel services. This job not only give the inmates something to do that is constructive, but also helps them gain experience in this career fields. After going through UNICOR inmates are 24% less likely to commit another crime and are 14% more likely to find an actual job. I think real job experience is irreplaceable when it come to todays society. There are many industries strictly looking for experience. The fact that this organization is able to give these inmates the opportunity to work and earn some money as well as gain experience is fantastic. Another factor that makes UNICOR special is the fact that they are self sufficient. They are able to sell their products and make them self sufficient. The inmates may not make a great amount off of the work, but UNICOR barely makes anything either. I believe that more programs like this would help with inmate rehabilitation. -Bulls003
Very intriguing organization. Because I like that there actually trying a lot harder than lower class prisons. To get their inmates ready for reentry back into society. The lower class prison do have programs to help their inmates reenter society but they have no faith in the inmates or the program. Which is why they have so many inmates reoffend and wind up back in prison. One interesting fact that caught my eye was that, UNICOR "mission is to protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates for successful reentry through job training." This statement interest me because its basically saying the same thing as other prisons about their inmates and reentry. As a result of that you have a lot of re-offending and a lot of inmates not seeing the program actually help offenders so then you get inmates to not even participate in the program in the beginning. Then that makes your stats really low numbers and that's sends out a bad rep of the organization. But all in all I think its a great starting point to build that relationship with the inmates. With helping them secure a successful future with society and the inmates families. That kind thing will eventually spread across the world to every and then probably try to form a relationship with local law enforcement.-K9003
After going through this organization's website, it's remarkable how the recidivism rate is only at 34%. That's less than half of the inmates who goes through [re]habilitation and it doesn't do anything for them so they end up back in prison. In contrast, the other 66% of the inmates in the BOP are taking advantage of these programs and resources because it gives them the opportunity to improve their lives and stay away from being locked up behind bars again. The BOP provides these inmates with the communication and treatment that they need in order to improve and become better citizens rather than being criminals in society. The detention officers in here a hands-on with the inmates and putting the time and effort into teaching these inmates skills and trades for the real world instead of treating them like they're uneducated convicts. All of the prisons should be more like the BOP because their motive shouldn't just be to lock up to criminals and keep them away from society, but they should also take inconsideration that these inmates are human too and they do have mental health issues or addiction depending on the individual. By the BOP supporting the inmates to communicate with their families outside of the prison, which they can sent emails and have access to other forms of communication, which it helps keep them sane inside a prison and able to push harder to become a decent human being by going through these programs and getting the skills in order to get a job when their sentence is served. -RW003
It is refreshing to see that UNICOR identifies itself as a correctional program first, and not a business. As we all know, privatizing prisons, although cost effective, is the least effective and helpful way to actually rehabilitate these inmates. When prisons become private, they shift their focus away from actual "correcting" the inmates behavior, and more towards the business side of things; cutting corners to create a higher profit margin and, essentially, make more money. So by UNICOR using programs such as PREP to get inmates more experience for the real world, it has also caused a fairly noticeable reduction of recidivism: 24%. The more prisons that lean towards this school of thought and away from privatizing, the lower the average national rate will be. CK003
^ It was said a couple times: But the article puts emphasis on the fact that the program is in its very nature, a rehabilitating entity. Being from the early 1930s just goes to show the effectiveness of the program. A program that basically recycles itself in order to stay running without government assistance is a progressive idea. When we first started class, we saw a video of two men talking about the lack of programs in prison, and then the neglect or misuse of programs that were in place. I wonder is there is any sameness. There is of course requirements to be eligible for any type of employment through UNICOR, which does make for lower participation or decreases the potential for skyrocketing positive statistics for UNICOR, but I think that's good as well. The inmates should have a good foundation to begin with, for the program to be effective.
I think it is very cool they have inmates making stuff learning skills learning on how to work in the real world and basic job skills i dont how i feel about military uniforms being made there because the military should get the best of the best alot of those guys i guessing don't know how to sow very good but pretty good on how they get paid and treated like humans maybe that will transition to the real world give them confidence to get a job and live a straight life the money they spend and make is crazy low they really got things right here cowboys003
I think the way that UNICOR is handling inmate labor is a very good thing since it keeps prisoners from having idle hands and can help teach them new trade skills that can help them find gainful employment once they are released back into society. The statistic showing that inmates participating in the program have a substantially lower recidivism rate is also very good. It is also great that this program does not have a cost to taxpayers. Making sure that prisoners are paid and that the program is optional are good safeguards to keep the prison industries going back to what they were in the industrial era as well. While the pay is very low it is important to keep in mind that the prisoners get free room and board. CoolGuy003
One thing that I found most interesting about this organization was the fact that they are completely self-sustaining. The only focus of UNICOR is not the income but only to have the inmates learn real life job skills and to become a better member for society. They offer a variety of jobs from vehicle maintenance to fabric materiel services. This job not only give the inmates something to do that is constructive, but also helps them gain experience in this career fields. After going through UNICOR inmates are 24% less likely to commit another crime and are 14% more likely to find an actual job. I think real job experience is irreplaceable when it come to todays society. There are many industries strictly looking for experience. The fact that this organization is able to give these inmates the opportunity to work and earn some money as well as gain experience is fantastic. Another factor that makes UNICOR special is the fact that they are self sufficient. They are able to sell their products and make them self sufficient. The inmates may not make a great amount off of the work, but UNICOR barely makes anything either. I believe that more programs like this would help with inmate rehabilitation. -Bulls003
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing organization. Because I like that there actually trying a lot harder than lower class prisons. To get their inmates ready for reentry back into society. The lower class prison do have programs to help their inmates reenter society but they have no faith in the inmates or the program. Which is why they have so many inmates reoffend and wind up back in prison. One interesting fact that caught my eye was that, UNICOR "mission is to protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates for successful reentry through job training." This statement interest me because its basically saying the same thing as other prisons about their inmates and reentry. As a result of that you have a lot of re-offending and a lot of inmates not seeing the program actually help offenders so then you get inmates to not even participate in the program in the beginning. Then that makes your stats really low numbers and that's sends out a bad rep of the organization. But all in all I think its a great starting point to build that relationship with the inmates. With helping them secure a successful future with society and the inmates families. That kind thing will eventually spread across the world to every and then probably try to form a relationship with local law enforcement.-K9003
ReplyDeleteAfter going through this organization's website, it's remarkable how the recidivism rate is only at 34%. That's less than half of the inmates who goes through [re]habilitation and it doesn't do anything for them so they end up back in prison. In contrast, the other 66% of the inmates in the BOP are taking advantage of these programs and resources because it gives them the opportunity to improve their lives and stay away from being locked up behind bars again. The BOP provides these inmates with the communication and treatment that they need in order to improve and become better citizens rather than being criminals in society. The detention officers in here a hands-on with the inmates and putting the time and effort into teaching these inmates skills and trades for the real world instead of treating them like they're uneducated convicts. All of the prisons should be more like the BOP because their motive shouldn't just be to lock up to criminals and keep them away from society, but they should also take inconsideration that these inmates are human too and they do have mental health issues or addiction depending on the individual. By the BOP supporting the inmates to communicate with their families outside of the prison, which they can sent emails and have access to other forms of communication, which it helps keep them sane inside a prison and able to push harder to become a decent human being by going through these programs and getting the skills in order to get a job when their sentence is served. -RW003
ReplyDeleteIt is refreshing to see that UNICOR identifies itself as a correctional program first, and not a business. As we all know, privatizing prisons, although cost effective, is the least effective and helpful way to actually rehabilitate these inmates. When prisons become private, they shift their focus away from actual "correcting" the inmates behavior, and more towards the business side of things; cutting corners to create a higher profit margin and, essentially, make more money. So by UNICOR using programs such as PREP to get inmates more experience for the real world, it has also caused a fairly noticeable reduction of recidivism: 24%. The more prisons that lean towards this school of thought and away from privatizing, the lower the average national rate will be. CK003
ReplyDelete^ It was said a couple times: But the article puts emphasis on the fact that the program is in its very nature, a rehabilitating entity. Being from the early 1930s just goes to show the effectiveness of the program. A program that basically recycles itself in order to stay running without government assistance is a progressive idea. When we first started class, we saw a video of two men talking about the lack of programs in prison, and then the neglect or misuse of programs that were in place. I wonder is there is any sameness. There is of course requirements to be eligible for any type of employment through UNICOR, which does make for lower participation or decreases the potential for skyrocketing positive statistics for UNICOR, but I think that's good as well. The inmates should have a good foundation to begin with, for the program to be effective.
ReplyDeleteI think it is very cool they have inmates making stuff learning skills learning on how to work in the real world and basic job skills i dont how i feel about military uniforms being made there because the military should get the best of the best alot of those guys i guessing don't know how to sow very good but pretty good on how they get paid and treated like humans maybe that will transition to the real world give them confidence to get a job and live a straight life the money they spend and make is crazy low they really got things right here cowboys003
ReplyDeleteI think the way that UNICOR is handling inmate labor is a very good thing since it keeps prisoners from having idle hands and can help teach them new trade skills that can help them find gainful employment once they are released back into society. The statistic showing that inmates participating in the program have a substantially lower recidivism rate is also very good. It is also great that this program does not have a cost to taxpayers. Making sure that prisoners are paid and that the program is optional are good safeguards to keep the prison industries going back to what they were in the industrial era as well. While the pay is very low it is important to keep in mind that the prisoners get free room and board. CoolGuy003
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