Punitive Era (jan 1, 1935 – jan 1, 1945)
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The Ashurst-Sumners Act was what mainly ended the Industrial Era of American prisons."convicts were to be both shunned and securely locked away from society. Large maximum-security institutions flourished, and the prisoner’s daily routine became one of monotony and frustration. The punitive era was a lackluster time in American corrections. Innovations were rare, and a philosophy of “out of sight, out of mind” characterized American attitudes toward inmates. The term stir-crazy grew out of the experience of many prisoners with the punitive era’s lack of educational, treatment, and work programs. In response, inmates created their own diversions, frequently attempting to escape or inciting riots." - Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century
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Date:
jan 1, 1935
jan 1, 1945
~ 10 years