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Ius Poenale ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Maiza Putri

Overcapacity in prisons usually happens due to the high number of incoming inmates which is not directly proportional to the capacity of the correctional institution. It is a problem in realizing the aim of both the correctional system and the criminal justice system and raises the urgency of alternative penalties application. This research aims twofold: First, to uncover the causes of prison overcapacity, Second, to elaborate on how policy is being developed toward alternative punishment to reduce overcapacity. This study takes a normative and empirical legal approach, with data gathered through literature reviews and field studies. In conclusion, it would appear that alternative punishments are essential to change the negative views regarding the application of criminal sanctions in prison into the application of alternative criminal sanctions for social work that have a positive impact. The punishment that can be used as an alternative to imprisonment is the social work penalty. The social work penalty is considered to reduce the negative impact on the implementation of imprisonment in prisons that experience overcapacity. This research suggests that the social work criminal formulation policy should be immediately formulated in the Draft of Criminal Code (RUU KUHP).


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 144-162
Author(s):  
Gift Himwaaba

Hypertension also known as high blood pressure is a global public health issue that has become very common worldwide and can lead to major health outcomes, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and ultimately death. The main objective of this study was to assess the incidences and the prevalence of hypertension among inmates. A correctional facilities based descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the incidence and prevalence of hypertension among the inmates of Zambia’s Lusaka based three correctional facilities. A total of 311 inmates were included in this study of which 228 (73.3%) were males and 83 (26.7%) were females. Data was analyzed using STATA version 15.0 software package. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, fisher’s exact test and Logistic regression were used to examine, demographic characteristics, prevalence rate, correlation, risk factors and association in relation to hypertension. Among the participants 54 (17.4%) were found to be hypertensive. The median blood pressure for the hypertensive was 157.8/102 mmHg and the median blood pressure for non-hypertensive was 116/75 mmHg. Incarceration variables correlated with hypertension were, duration of incarceration p= 0.0001, reasons for detention p= 0.0001, type of inmate p= 0.0150. Old age, unemployed, major crimes, history of hypertension, smoking and body mass index were the risk factors for hypertension found among inmates. The prevalence of hypertension in the three correctional facilities in Zambia was found to be at 17.4%, which was lower than the prevalence rate in most studies reviewed and even lower than the prevalence rate in the general population of some selected districts in Zambia.


Author(s):  
Олег Игоревич Денисенко ◽  
Никита Алексеевич Кубасов

В настоящее время набирает популярность использование на территории организаций, аэропортов и в других сферах, в том числе в исправительных учреждениях Российской Федерации (далее - ИУ РФ) и зарубежных стран двухмерного штрих-кода для передачи информации. Безусловно, применение данного штрих-кода в биометрической идентификации личности имеет огромное преимущество перед осуществлением аналогичной деятельности непосредственно сотрудниками уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации (далее - УИС), которое выражается в усиленном контроле пропуска и безопасности сотрудников и осужденных от несанкционированного прохода посторонних лиц. Биометрическая идентификация личности производится путем сканирования сетчатки глаза, отпечатков пальцев, сканирования биометрии лица, измерения температуры тела и распознавания голоса. Однако даже такая современная система имеет определенные недостатки, выявленные специалистами в сфере инженерно-технического обеспечения, которым посвящен ряд научных работ, рассмотренных в данной статье. Также авторами проанализированы основные разновидности 2D-кодов, такие как Stackedlinear и Matrixcode. Отмечается, что 2D-кодировка применяется во многих отраслях: при производстве, транспортировке грузов, идентификации личности, шифровки данных документов и отчетов, проведении инвентаризации. Nowadays using a two-dimensional barcode for transmitting information becomes more popular in the territory of organizations, airports, and in other spheres such as correctional facilities of the Russian Federation (hereinafter - CF RF) and in abroad counties. Undoubtedly, the application of this barcode in biomedical identification of personality has a huge advantage over similar activities, which has been realized by penal officers (hereinafter - FPS ). This dignity includes enhanced control and safety of employees and convicts from an unauthorized passage of unauthorized persons. Biometric identification of personality conducted by retinal scan, fingerprint scan, facial biometrics scan, body temperature measurement, and voice recognition. However, even such a system has several disadvantages, which were identified by engendering specialists. Lots of scientific works are dedicated to these flaws, which we are going to consider in the article. Also the main varieties of 2D codes were analysed in this article, such as Stackedlinear and Matrixcode. It was found out that 2D coding is used in many different industries: in the process of production, transportation of goods, person identification, encryption of these documents and reports, inventory.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-173
Author(s):  
L. Chimoyi ◽  
H. Smith ◽  
H. Hausler ◽  
K. Fielding ◽  
C. J. Hoffmann ◽  
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TB preventive treatment (TPT) is recommended for high-risk and hard-to-reach populations such as incarcerated people living with HIV (PLHIV). To assess implementation of TPT delivery in correctional settings, we conducted an exploratory analysis of data from a multisite cohort study in South Africa and Zambia. From 975 participants, 648 were screened for TB, and 409 initiated TPT mostly within a month after initiation of antiretroviral therapy (190/409, 46.5%). We observed a median gap of one month (IQR 0.6–4.7) in TPT delivery to incarcerated PLHIV. Future research should examine standardised quality improvement tools and new strategies such as short-course regimens to improve TPT initiation in this population.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-63
Author(s):  
Morgan Wadams

Transitions into and out of correctional facilities for people living with HIV are a pivotal point in the HIV treatment cascade where adherence metrics are significantly affected. In this paper I use Alvesson and Sandberg’s problematization method of literature analysis to critique and understand the taken-for-granted assumptions underpinning how knowledge is generated within the intersecting fields of HIV, transitions, and corrections. Utilizing problematization, two assumptions underpinning knowledge generation are identified: the linearity of the HIV care continuum model and the tendency to create and perpetuate spatially segregating metaphors of transitions inside versus outside correctional facilities for people living with HIV. These assumptions are discussed in the context of how they shape dominant ways of thinking and practicing in the field. An alternative way to understand transitions for people living with HIV is proposed along with recommendations to guide the HIV care practices of nurses and other healthcare providers.


2021 ◽  
pp. 912-920
Author(s):  
Oksana Panova

Introduction. The article is aimed at characterizing reflection as a mechanism for social rehabilitation of juvenile offenders serving their sentence in correctional institutions; justifying the possibility of boosting this process by educational means; proving the expediency of using film pedagogy as a tool for the formation of self-reflection in juvenile convicts in correctional facilities. The purpose of this study is to identify the dynamics in the development of reflection of juvenile convicts under the influence of film pedagogy. Methods: theoretical analysis of the research problem, theoretical analysis of statistical data and normative documents, survey, experiment, methods of mathematical statistics, and an interpretative method. Results: after analyzing the statistical data reflecting trends in the penal enforcement policy in relation to juvenile convicts, the author forecasted the effectiveness of awareness-raising work stimulating the development of reflexivity in adolescents by means of film pedagogy. During theoretical description of a special film program, key ideas, pedagogical conditions and methodological solutions for its implementation were outlined; in further experimental study during the real pedagogical process, they were confirmed. The critical indicator of the proposed film program effectiveness was the level of reflexivity in juvenile convicts; positive dynamics in its development was determined with the help of the reflexivity diagnostic method developed by A.V. Karpov. The information obtained in the course of this study can serve as a basis for using the means of film pedagogy in solving a wide range of educational work with convicts in places of deprivation of liberty


Author(s):  
Kavindhran Velen ◽  
Farzana Sathar ◽  
Christopher J Hoffmann ◽  
Harry Hausler ◽  
Amanda Fononda ◽  
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2021 ◽  
pp. 019874292110636
Author(s):  
Joseph Calvin Gagnon ◽  
Lee Kern ◽  
Sarup R. Mathur

This document, from the Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH), provides clear and compelling support for the abolishment of solitary confinement with incarcerated youth and young adults in juvenile and adult correctional facilities. This is the first position statement from DEBH on the topic, and the information includes (a) a definition of solitary confinement, (b) discussion of its use, (c) an explanation of the impacts of solitary confinement on youth, (d) identification of systemic issues that perpetuate the use of solitary confinement, (e) an examination of U.S. laws concerning the use of solitary confinement, (f) a declaration of principles, and (g) recommendations for policy and practice.


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