Crime Quote by Peter Kropotkin
“Prisons are universities of crime, maintained by the state.”
About This Quote
Prisons function as schools for crime, perpetuated by governmental systems.
In simple terms: Prisons teach criminal behavior.
Key Takeaway
Reform the justice system.
Themes
justice
crime
state control
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- criminal justice reform
- policy making
- education
- rehabilitation
Key Concepts
penology
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to incarceration exist?
- How can society reduce crime without prisons?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched institutions is difficult.
