CRM 1301 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Elizabeth Fry, Resocialization, Auguste Comte
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Given a desk, toilet, and a machine to keep them busy at work. Didn"t talk to anyone except, on occasion, a religious representative. Resulted in a high rate of suicide and insanity. No communication between other inmates or workers or be severely punished. Had to wear a mask discourage communication (and facial expressions) Prisoners in a straight line, putting your hands on the person in front of you. Dehumanization no identity just given a number like everyone else ex kingston pen (1835) A place where people are isolated from society for a certain amount of time and under the control of officials who run the institution. Re-socialization changing a persons personality by changing their environment. Staff tries to erode inmates autonomy and identity. Staff rebuilds personality using rewards and punishments. When released to society they dont know what to do with themselves.