The article I read was basically about if jails are actually doing what it's supposed to do. Are the men and women coming out of jail the way they're supposed to? People expect that prisoners to come out clean and crime- free after jail. However, it's not always like that for many people. Many people join gangs when they go into jail because "if you don't join a gang and get protection, you are always being watched" according to the video Extreme Prison Gangs. Although many men go into jail already in a gang, I believe it's better for them to be in jail even if it works or not that it'll fix them. It is better to have them in jail and settle their disputes in there instead of having violence out in the streets at night. It puts other innocent people in danger as well as their own families because of gang affiliated reasons. I don't believe that it is the best solution for gang members, but at least it can keep some families safe while it puts the dangerous gang members away for a bit.
There are many ways to help these gang members while they are in jail. Like in many jails and women jails, they have group discussions to talk about the things they have done wrong and how they feel about it. This can be done for the men as well so that they can get a chance to talk about their past. We can partner up with doctors who are mean to talk to people about these problems in the jail. If not, working with pastors may work as well.
I learned that jails are not working very well. Yes, it will keep some people off the streets, but once they get out of jail, they go back to the same things they are doing with or without parole. It is disappointing to read that there has not been a change in how things worked for people who are on parole. The only one thing that jails do well is keeping them in jail. They don't make the people better and change their life around. All it does is make things worse and get in more fights.
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