America ’s Treatment of Inmates Michael Rini SOC 120 Jacqueline Brooks August 26th‚ 2013 America ’s Treatment of Inmates Here in America there are over 2.2 million Americans incarcerated in over 4‚575 prisons. In almost every prison there are inmates that are claiming that they are mistreated by the staff. When we think of prisons we see rows and rows of cells with bars and lots of concrete. People have a misconception of what prison is like by what they see on television and in the movies
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system. An inmate loses many rights and privileges as an inmate‚ but the constitutional protections afforded by the Fifth and Eighth Amendments’ rights of due process and equal protection are not forfeited (Carlton & Garrett‚ 2008). Without access to the court system an inmate would be left no options to contest any sanction or punishment while incarcerated. The rights of inmates have been expanded by court decisions over the last 75 years‚ but without access to the court system‚ inmates would have
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). However‚ despite his murderous crimes‚ Longo‚ like so many other inmates before him‚ pleaded with the state to allow him to donate his organs upon his death. Despite the increasing pressure for inmate organ donations throughout the country‚ no legislation
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The paradigm should be predicated upon the safety of the institution‚ which can be interpreted as ensuring that security functions are protected to prevent any threats to inmates‚ correctional staff‚ and the general public. Therefore‚ the correctional officer should ensure that their actions are in accordance with this paradigm‚ which is relative to interpretation in regard to any threats that are faced by the institution. In additional personal values and judgment will impact the decision-making
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How to Determine if an Inmate Needs Inpatient Care Taking care of patients in prison is a challenging job. As a caregiver to inmates‚ your job is naturally difficult because you are isolated from them and can’t be constantly observant of their behaviors. So how can you determine if an inmate needs inpatient care? Regardless of an inmate’s crimes or offenses‚ they are legally required to have the proper kind of treatment. If the prison can’t meet their needs then they can be transported to a facility
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the media has broadcasted many reports of inmate abuse. By subjecting prisoners to unfair treatment by guards and inhumane living conditions‚ the United States criminal justice system violates the “nor cruel and unusual punishment” clause of the eighth amendment. (Mrs. Brown has approved this introduction) The system should hold prison guards accountable for excessive or vicious treatment of prisoners. Guards do not possess the right to hit or harm inmates unless it is reasonable‚ given the situation
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Lisselot Mesa Elderly Interview with Mrs. G Geriatrics Ms. Georgia De La Poza 7/7/2014 Mrs. G was chosen for a formal interview‚ the purpose of this interview was explained before she signed the consent form. The meaning of OT and the role of OT in wellness was discussed with her. The interview was scheduled at her son’s home in the living room for approximately one hour. She was seen at 5pm in the afternoon. According to the Quality of Life Index for Adults 1997‚ Mrs. G is
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USER Manual for VIRTUE V328 USER Manual for VIRTUE V328 Senior Phone Page 1 USER Manual for VIRTUE V328 Table of Contents 1. SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................4 2. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................4 2.1 Inserting the SIM Card and the Battery...........................................................
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CARE STUDY Assessing patients systematically and being able to interpret the findings is an essential aspect of nursing because it allows their care to be prioritised appropriately and alleviate the process of their recovery or treatment through the ability to recognise and carry out suitable care plan‚ based on their needs and preferences (NICE‚2007). It allows the early management of diseases‚ illnesses or emergency situations and leads to patient safety‚ positive clinical outcome‚ and avoidable
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Elderly Health Care in the United States The population of the elderly in the United States has increased steadily over the 20th century. The declining mortality in the elderly age groups‚ do to increased knowledge and technology in the medical field‚ has an exerting impact on the accumulation of the elderly and the vulnerable with in our society. General health and well being for this demographic is a growing concern as well as financing Medicare. With these growing numbers of the elderly population
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