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Institutional Environment & Culture in Prisons. Rafael Rodriguez Sociology Project Presentation Due: Oct 13, 2025.
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Purpose. Explore how correctional environments influence rehabilitation and reentry. Based on observations at Riley & Geary County jails. Includes personal political experience and sociological research..
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Local Observations. Tours of Riley & Geary County Jails during candidacy. Staff emphasized respectful officer-inmate relationships. Importance of safe, stable environments. Reentry planning, vocational training, and counseling as priorities..
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Sociological Lens. Institutional culture: punitive vs rehabilitative. Deviance & social control in prison environments. Social stratification: incarceration reflects systemic inequalities..
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Political Perspective. Local politics shape perceptions of jail operations. Media narratives influence candidate legitimacy. Example: civic engagement vs systemic reform discussions..
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Academic Research Alignment. Liebling (2004): Moral performance of prisons. Haney (2006): Psychological limits of punishment. Crewe (2009): Cultural experience of imprisonment. Visher & Eason (2021): Changing prisons to change people. Sparks et al. (1996): Order and legitimacy in prisons..
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Broader Implications. Prisons mirror societal values: punishment vs rehabilitation. Local experiences reflect national incarceration debates. Policy decisions shape institutional culture..
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Reflections. Inmates' outcomes depend on institutional treatment. Staff actions can either enforce control or enable change. Personal insight: bridging research and local politics..
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Conclusion. Institutional environment has measurable impact on rehabilitation. Respect, safety, and services improve inmate reentry success. Local culture ties into national debates about justice reform..
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References. Visher & Eason (2021). Contexts, 20(1), 34–39. Liebling (2004). Prisons and their moral performance. Haney (2006). Reforming punishment. APA. Crewe (2009). In Handbook on Prisons. Sparks, Bottoms, & Hay (1996). Prisons and the problem of order. Mercury (2023), Little Apple Post (2023), KMAN (2023)..
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