Lesson 27: Prison reforms

• What is the title of Lesson 1 in the study material?

  How was Society
• What year did the Borstal system begin?

  1900
• What was the purpose of open prisons?

  To prepare prisoners for reintegration
• What significant change occurred in 1972 regarding prison sentences?

  Community Service was introduced
• What are the main factors influencing changes in prisons from 1900 to present?

  • Money: Overcrowding due to funding issues
  • Attitudes: Shift towards non-custodial sentences
  • Public attitudes: Criticism of prison conditions
  • Increased crime: Rise in crimes within prisons
• Why are modern prisons criticized according to public attitudes?

  They are seen as too lenient or like 'Holiday Camps'
• How has the aim and purpose of prisons changed over time?

  Focus shifted to rehabilitation rather than deterrence
• What percentage of prisoners in the UK are women?

  6%
• What types of prisons exist for different criminals?

  • High security prisons for extreme criminals
  • Open prisons for less violent offenders
• What has increased in prisons according to the study material?

  The number of crimes like assault and drug usage
• What is a key concern regarding the funding of prisons?

  Less money leads to overcrowded conditions
• How do courts view non-custodial sentences compared to custodial sentences?

  They believe non-custodial sentences are better