Crime Quote by Lewis E. Lawes
““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
Source Book: The Prison Community, 1935
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.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humanity in prisons.
Themes
justice
community
nonconformity
Mood
empathetic
thoughtful
Type
sociological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- criminal justice reform
- rehabilitation programs
- social work
Key Concepts
penology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support prison communities?
- What reforms address underlying causes?
A Different Perspective
Not all prisoners fit the stereotype of dangerous criminals.
