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There is a prison in Cardiff that has a high success of rehabilitation and low numbers of reoffenders returning. I'm not sure what category the prison is but I remember finding it interesting that it works well for them.
That said, I do think early release etc should be considered on a case to case basis.
That said, I do think early release etc should be considered on a case to case basis.
My thoughts are that considering that the courts are struggling to get sentencing cases heard, there's no real prospect of sex offenders cases being dealt with on a case by case basis in reality. Your post got me thinking about my ex's latest conviction which is around "pseudo " images. Really hard to get one's head around going to prison/being convicted of viewing images that aren't of real children. The courts don't see any nuance there.
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Here are my thoughts. We ALL want less victims, right? We agree on that. We already have the studies on how to reduce recidivism and long prison sentences are not appropriate for low risk offenders.
My husband received a prison sentence of 24 months in Canada for possession of CSAM. And I think that was fair and appropriate. Here he is eligible for parole at the same time as every other crime, which is at about 1/3 usually. He was assigned a treatment program which is the equivalent of over 200 hours group therapy plus some individual sessions. Excellent! The prison has 12 step programming in the evenings and has also started driving a group of inmates to attend their SAA meetings in the community (awesome, this sets up ongoing support). There are resource groups like COSA that run evening programming to help inmates prepare for housing and work (these reduce recidivism). Strong family support is also known to reduce recidivism.
I actually think the prison is doing a great job. It's the public stigma that I now worry will make rehabilitation harder than it needs to be (and therefore increase recidivism.
Anyway, my point is that lawmakers need to listen to the scientists who are telling them how to reduce recidivism, which means less victims, which is what we all want, instead of adopting a lock them up and throw away the key mentality.
My husband received a prison sentence of 24 months in Canada for possession of CSAM. And I think that was fair and appropriate. Here he is eligible for parole at the same time as every other crime, which is at about 1/3 usually. He was assigned a treatment program which is the equivalent of over 200 hours group therapy plus some individual sessions. Excellent! The prison has 12 step programming in the evenings and has also started driving a group of inmates to attend their SAA meetings in the community (awesome, this sets up ongoing support). There are resource groups like COSA that run evening programming to help inmates prepare for housing and work (these reduce recidivism). Strong family support is also known to reduce recidivism.
I actually think the prison is doing a great job. It's the public stigma that I now worry will make rehabilitation harder than it needs to be (and therefore increase recidivism.
Anyway, my point is that lawmakers need to listen to the scientists who are telling them how to reduce recidivism, which means less victims, which is what we all want, instead of adopting a lock them up and throw away the key mentality.
Morning PriarieMom - Well said! I never forget what my son did created many victims and yes he deserved punishment.
Your 'prisons' sound very 'on it' very different to ours. My son was in prison four years+ before any treatment prog offered. He now motors towards possible parole application and the cogs are beginning to turn. A totally ridiculous wait.
Our system is in a dire state (in my personal opinion like our country) - the prisons are up to virtually full capacity the probation services struggle to cope. The government are in a shambles of decisions to release prisoners early / build more!
it sounds your hubby is getting the support he should be.....
Your 'prisons' sound very 'on it' very different to ours. My son was in prison four years+ before any treatment prog offered. He now motors towards possible parole application and the cogs are beginning to turn. A totally ridiculous wait.
Our system is in a dire state (in my personal opinion like our country) - the prisons are up to virtually full capacity the probation services struggle to cope. The government are in a shambles of decisions to release prisoners early / build more!
it sounds your hubby is getting the support he should be.....