Older people in prison

Question 1

5 reasons to why there’s an increase in older people in prison

Answer 1

• greater readiness - as a result of dna testing
• risk assessment- age is not considered more important than risk in the courts
• longer sentences
• mandatory minimum sentences- Have increased
• tighter parole polices

Question 2

What is institutionalised thoughtlessness ? + quote and regime

Answer 2

Prisons where built in the Victorian times, optimising the balance between surveillance And control, this environment is challenging for old people.

Crawley and sparks 2005 - constructed in blithe unconsciousness of the needs of the old

Older men are subjected to the regime of younger prisoners