L9: CORRECTIONS IN CANADA

Question 1

WHAT 3 IMPORTANT CHANGES occurs to influence modern corrections?

Answer 1

1. Punishment – from body to mind
2. Laws – illegal to imprison without
   conviction
3. The Enlightenment

Question 2

What two key figures influenced corrections out of the enlightenment?

Answer 2

-Cesare Beccaria
-Jeremy Bentham

Question 3

What did Cesare Beccaria say about swift punishments?

Answer 3

Swift punishments = greatest deterrence

Question 3

What did Jeremy Bentham say outlooking criminals?

Answer 3

Choose pleasure, avoid pain

Question 4

What are the two different types of prison systems?

Answer 4

Pennsylvania System (separate system)
Auburn System (silent system)

Question 5

Characteristics/ belief of the Pennsylvania System

Answer 5

• isolation of inmates

Question 6

Characteristics/ belief of the Auburn System

Answer 6

most efficient way for inmates to reform their
actions was through hard work

Question 7

Which system is Canadian corrections based on?

Answer 7

Auburn system

Question 8

Where does our solitary confinement aspect of the correction system come from?

Answer 8

Pennsylvania System

Question 9

What is the role of correctional facilities in canada?

Answer 9

make society a safer place to live

Question 10

Custodial Model

Answer 10

-The goal is to stop the person from committing crimes (incapacitation) and set an example for others, making them less likely to commit crimes (deterrence).
- max. security/discipline: In this model, decisions are made to keep prisoners under strict control, often in high-security facilities