Prison regime and drugs

Article Abstract:

A prison organization in which formal rules are relaxed and custodians and inmates work together to solve internal problems has fewer illegal drug trafficking incidences than prisons with authoritative, formal custodian-prisoner relationships. A study involving two prisons found that inmate-custodial relations played a key role in inmate behavior and participation in illegal activities in prison and after release. Studies also indicate participation in drug smuggling activities by prison custodians, though further investigation is required to determine its extent.

Evaluation

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Drug misuse in prison: views from inside: a qualitative study of prison staff and inmates

Article Abstract:

Widespread use of illegal drugs in prison has caused health, prison management, and other crime-related problems for prisoners, prison staff, and the general public. A qualitative study of drug use in a British prison gathered opinions from both prisoners and staff regarding their perceptions of the benefits of marijuana use or tranquilizers and the harms caused by abuse of stronger drugs. Drug abuse and the subsequent increased risks for HIV are also a concern for inmates and prison staff.

United Kingdom, Correctional institutions

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The impact of time-served and regime on prisoners' anticipation of crime: female prisonisation effects

Article Abstract:

Longer periods of incarceration for women may actually increase their tendency to commit crimes once released. Women assimilate the prison atmosphere, which is based on criminality as a normative system. This assimilation, or prisonization, takes place even in women who previously led non-violent lifestyles. Shorter sentences may alleviate future criminal acts.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Women prisoners

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