Walk in STRONG, Walk out STRONGER

"Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence".

-UNKNOWN

Within the walls of a prison, life may be extremely difficult. Justice requires that those who commit crimes be put behind bars, but occasionally jail inmates lose hope and feel down about their future. Both men and women who are incarcerated may deal with feelings of loneliness, grief, anxiety, and anguish. One of the difficulties that one must endure as a result of his or her actions is losing one's freedom and being separated from one's loved ones (family and friends). Since society is a reflection of us and because we are imperfect, there is always something that needs to be fixed. Numerous topics have recently attracted the attention of individuals living all around the world. Just to name a few, there are issues like immigration law, workplace sexual assault, and police brutality, but there is also an underlying problem that people are learning more about and that, in my opinion, is important: prison reform. Prison reform is important because, frequently, convicts are treated cruelly while incarcerated and are not treated decently after they have fulfilled their sentences. By altering how those who do commit crimes are punished, I think we can transform the prison system.

The experience of being a prisoner can vary widely depending on the specific circumstances of the individual's incarceration. However, in general, it is a highly restrictive and often stressful existence, characterized by limited freedom, routine, and a lack of autonomy. Prisoners may experience social isolation, deprivation of basic needs and human rights, and exposure to violence and trauma.

Despite the challenges, some individuals may find ways to cope and even thrive within the prison environment, while others struggle to adapt and suffer from mental health issues or engage in risky behavior. Ultimately, the prison system as a whole raises important questions about the role of punishment, rehabilitation, and social justice in our society.

As future public safety officers, it is also the duty of the Cadets to boost the morale of the detainees and share with them the word of God so that they will realize that they should transform themselves into the best versions that they can be.

Reference:

Testimony from a former prisoner and participant at caritas' programmes. (2018, November 27). www.caritas.eu. https://www.caritas.eu/the-steadfast-father/