[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by parentologist

This is a FANTASTIC idea - because it is like sedating the inmates. It cuts down on violence, since they're busy looking at the screen, instead of behaving aggressively toward each other and the guards. Let them sit and play videogames while they serve their sentence - who cares? There will be less trouble, and maybe we'll even be able to cut down on the number of guards required. Fact is, incarceration doesn't change bad behavior. It keeps the offender away from society, until they've aged out of the likelihood to re-offend, especially violent offenders. As testosterone levels drop, they tend to calm down, and are less likely to engage in violent criminal behavior.

So YES, please give them all the screen time they desire, to pacify them while they sit our their sentences.

Except when they’re given internet access like they are, and are hacking and stealing $250,000k from their cells in Idaho prisons, like they just did. 364 inmates in Idaho will now be sitting out longer jail sentences with their tablets...

It’s insanity to give them internet access. If you want to throw them a tablet with preloaded video games and some downloaded e-books, that’s fine but it better have NO internet capability. But that’s not the case

[City Guy997S]

What could go wrong?
Prison inmates hacked into tablets to steal nearly a quarter-million dollars - Sun Sentinel

Idaho officials say 364 prisoners hacked into tablets and stole nearly $225,000.

The clever crooks exploited vulnerable software in JPay devices, which inmates across the U.S. use for email, to play games, and to buy and listen to music, according to Business Insider.

[SAE72]

Originally Posted by retiree2011

I am in Delaware now and the prisoners got tablets earlier this year and they are driven around in Sprinter vans (pretty pricey vehicles).

Originally Posted by parentologist

This is a FANTASTIC idea - because it is like sedating the inmates. It cuts down on violence, since they're busy looking at the screen, instead of behaving aggressively toward each other and the guards. Let them sit and play videogames while they serve their sentence - who cares? There will be less trouble, and maybe we'll even be able to cut down on the number of guards required. Fact is, incarceration doesn't change bad behavior. It keeps the offender away from society, until they've aged out of the likelihood to re-offend, especially violent offenders. As testosterone levels drop, they tend to calm down, and are less likely to engage in violent criminal behavior.

So YES, please give them all the screen time they desire, to pacify them while they sit our their sentences.

Many Inmates in New York City have Tablets and also get Pizza Parties for good behavior. During the same time period since instituted , Workman’s Comp claims by prison guards have risen 24 %. The majority of the claims are the results of assaults by inmates.

[WouldLoveTo]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

There’s no going in circles, just presenting facts in response to claims that hold no substance.

Sorry but yes, 60% of the prison population in CT holds a diploma. You can spout what you might think, but unfortunately it is wrong.

I know 2 people that have gone to prison (one still is still there).

Both have college educations. One was a successful business owner.

I believe the 60% number.

I don't think they should have internet access and I'm really on the fence about tablets in general. This isn't supposed to be a picnic for them.

[JayCT]

So I texted my cousin who is a corrections officer at one of the state’s prisons. She says that the guards are not happy with this at all. They feel this is asking for trouble. It won’t be long until the prisoners figure out a way to use them against the guards. They could be used for secret communications and as a weapon against the guards. I did not even think of that. Jay

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JayCT

So I texted my cousin who is a corrections officer at one of the state’s prisons. She says that the guards are not happy with this at all. They feel this is asking for trouble. It won’t be long until the prisoners figure out a way to use them against the guards. They could be used for secret communications and as a weapon against the guards. I did not even think of that. Jay

I didn’t think of that either. Inmate-made weapons in our jails is a major safety issue for the guards and is way more prevalent than most people think.

[Stepfordct]

Govt not realizing the act of unintended consequences is the biggest problem. Politicians think they are all knowing. Ego gets them in trouble

[basehead617]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

I’m all for rehabilitating those incarcerated. That being said, CT is one of the most in the red states in the country, and can’t afford to offer the most basic services to those most in need, yet the state spends big bucks on something like this.

It’s less about rehabilitation and much more about priorities.

I often disagree with your views but I’m on board here. I would be fine with this if the state of the schools was much better and the budget was in better shape, but it shows a terrible tonedeafness and failure to prioritize.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by basehead617

I often disagree with your views but I’m on board here. I would be fine with this if the state of the schools was much better and the budget was in better shape, but it shows a terrible tonedeafness and failure to prioritize.

Woah - what has this world come to? We agree?

[Oramasfella]

Originally Posted by RomulusXXV

Incarceration deprives one of their freedom. Loss of liberty is the penalty for criminal acts. This does not mean that an imprisoned offender is further punished with slop for food or deprived of items of mind stimulation. The huge majority of prison inmates will eventually be released. It's the responsibility of any civilized society to care for these wards of the state and to treat them with dignity ...regardless as to whether they 'deserve' it and regardless as to whether some hate-mongers might object. It's the task of the judicial system to incarcerate where necessary while making all attempts to make sure that these folks don't re-offend once they are released by allowing them the opportunity to change their ways. Treating them like caged animals might serve the vindictive mindset of you guys but it sure won't serve to offer incentive for changed behavior of criminals.

Bravo.