What Mr. Osborne did not see clearly was that prisoners…
““What Mr. Osborne did not see clearly was that prisoners are, actually, people who have quarreled with the law. That regardless of motivating forces or underlying causes prisons are communities of nonconformists.””
About This Quote
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Prisons house people who have conflicted with law, forming communities of nonconformists regardless of underlying causes.
In simple terms: Prisoners are people in conflict with law, forming unique communities.
Recognize humanity in prisons.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- criminal justice reform
- rehabilitation programs
- social work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support prison communities?
- What reforms address underlying causes?
Not all prisoners fit the stereotype of dangerous criminals.