Theories of Punishment: General Flashcards
What is the suicide rate for men in prison?
5 times greater than that for men in the community
What is the suicide rate for boys aged 15-17 in prison?
18 times more likely than boys in the community
What were the re-conviction rates for young men in 2002?
78.4% of young men released were re-convicted within two years of release
What percentage of prisoners have mental health problems?
72% of males and 70% of females suffer from two or more mental health disorders
20% of prisoners have four of the five major mental health disorders
How many prisoners in 2005 reported committing crimes connected to their drug taking? What was the most commonly cited factor?
55%
The need for money to buy drugs
What percentage of people released from prison will have nowhere to live?
30%
How many prisoners are at or below the level expected of an 11 year-old in reading, numeracy and writing?
Reading: more than half
Numeracy: 2/3
Writing: 4/5
How many prisons have no qualifications at all?
Male: more than half
Female: more than 2/3
In 2002-2003, how much on average was spent per prisoner on education in jails?
£1,185
