Radio Smart Talk for Wednesday, June 15:
Pennsylvania's Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel has been quoted as saying the state is spending too much money on prisons. Specifically, Wetzel says Pennsylvania shouldn't be building new prisons. He also believes the best way to save money on corrections is by keeping former inmates from returning to prison and he has ideas on how to do that.
Hear Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel's views on incarceration and what the state can do to save money while keeping the public safe on Wednesday's Radio Smart Talk.
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And not just a few hours.
They should be locked up without knowing when they are getting out. Some might be in for a day, some for weeks.
It is my experience that only this close personal interaction with the system they support will give them the deeper understanding what prison is, does, and how they might alter their treatment of offenders based on their new understanding.
Prison is punitive.
Prison is not rehabilitative.
Prison often accomplishes the exact opposite effect society is intending: to stop harmful behavior.
Prisoners often come out even more intent on doing harm....but more careful on getting caught.
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