DancinWithWolves
DancinWithWolves t1_j0koz66 wrote
Reply to comment by subzero112001 in Young Kids, Hard Time (2011) - "When it comes to kids and punishment, the question needs to be answered: Do kids, no matter what the crime, belong in the adult prison?" [00:41:45] by MiddleUziVert
“Punishment should fit the crime” is such a basic, biblical, out of date concept.
Outcome should promote society’s goals.
DancinWithWolves t1_j0krels wrote
Reply to comment by subzero112001 in Young Kids, Hard Time (2011) - "When it comes to kids and punishment, the question needs to be answered: Do kids, no matter what the crime, belong in the adult prison?" [00:41:45] by MiddleUziVert
Can you explain what you mean? It sounds like you’ve just repeated your argument.
Imo, the justice system should not be punitive, but rehabilitative. Simple. All evidence points to the fact that modern prisons do nothing to rehabilitate, and have a net negative effect on society. They cost us, the tax payer, a stupid amount of money, and make private companies profit off of human suffering.
Anyone who advocates for putting a child into an adult prison is, in my opinion, sick.
(Source: worked for years in youth justice, juvenile detention, child protection, and psychology).