Essays about: "correctional system"

Found 5 essays containing the words correctional system.

1. 1. Breaking Bars, Building Hope: Redefining Rehabilitation with Open Prisons in India

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Siddhi Mishra; [2023]
   Keywords : Open prisons; stigma; rehabilitation; narrative experiences; restorative justice; India; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : India's open prisons offer an innovative method of confinement by giving some prisoners more freedom and chances for rehabilitation. However, little is known about how individuals who are directly involved, such as detainees, their families, and prison staff, see these jails. READ MORE

3. 2. Suitability of OCR Engines in Information Extraction Systems : a Comparative Evaluation

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Zacharias Erlandsson; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Previous research has compared the performance of OCR (optical character recognition) engines strictly for character recognition purposes. However, comparisons of OCR engines and their suitability as an intermediate tool for information extraction systems has not previously been examined thoroughly. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of Energy Saving Proposals at St. Louis County Jail

   University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

   Author : Peter Lillesve; [2010]
   Keywords : energy; conservation; jail; prison; correctional; white roof; light well; boiler; natural gas; Kalwall; solar; thermal; water; Duluth; Minnesota; MN; fängelse; kriminalvård; tak; värmepanna; gas; Kalwall; värme; vatten;

   Abstract : The goal of this project was to evaluate three main proposals, by the Property Management Department (PMD) of St. Louis County, which the department hoped would reduce energy consumption at their Duluth Jail facility. This particular facility was opened in 1995 and houses approximately 170 inmates. READ MORE

5. 4. Instead of Prison: A study of the Rehabilitation of Offenders in Non-institutional Sanctions, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Agnes Makiya; [2007-06-20T10:29:11Z]
   Keywords : Probation officers; Offenders; Non-institutional sanctions; Rehabilitation;

   Abstract : This study investigated the rehabilitation of offenders in non-institutional sanctions from the perspectives of the probation officers in Sweden. Hereby, the study uses the concept of probation officers as professional social workers. READ MORE

6. 5. Diagnosing Psychopathy : The Role of Psychopathy in the Swedish Correctional System

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Ricard A R Nilsson; [2007]
   Keywords : Psychopathy; psychopathic diagnosis; treatment; recidivism; correctional system;

   Abstract : This study investigates if there is a scientific consensus among experts in regard to diagnosing psychopathy, treatment of psychopaths, and if psychopathy is a reliable/valid predictor for recidivism. These results have been compared to how psychopathic diagnoses’ are used within the Swedish correctional system. READ MORE