Keywords
Prison, Phone bidding, prison reform, Federal communications commission, FCC, United States Prison System, Phone, communication, recidivism, reducing recidivism, Communication programs with inmates
Abstract
The need for better communication systems in prisons is dire and will reduce recidivism rates in the United States. Not only is communication via phone lines extremely expensive and corrupt, it is almost impossible. Inmates in United States Prisons need this availability and option to communicate with their families and maintain outside relationships. While maintaining healthy and positive relationships is good for inmate's mental health, it also decreases the risk of recidivism. This paper aims to highlight the benefits of phone communication and relationships between inmates and family on the outside for it will decrease the 50% recidivism rate that currently stands in the United States prison system.
Publisher
University of Puget Sound
Faculty Advisor
William Haltom
Publication Date
Winter 12-18-2016
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Format
Rights
Discipline
Politics & Government
Track
U.S. Politics
Subject Area
Communication Technology and New Media | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | First Amendment | Human Rights Law | Interpersonal and Small Group Communication | Law and Politics | Legal Remedies | Political Science | Social Influence and Political Communication
Recommended Citation
Gross, Lilie, "Access to Communication in United States Prisons: Reducing Recidivism Through Expanded Communication Programs with Inmates" (2016). Politics & Government Undergraduate Theses. 8.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/pg_theses/8
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