An Analysis of Hassine's Life Without Parole

Life Without Parole By Victor Hassine
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Life Without Parole By Victor Hassine
Victor Hassine says that controlled line movement erodes efforts at rehabilitation, In particular, he denotes, “elevating controlled movements over treatment programs has resulted in shrinking the availability of such programs in most contemporary prisons” (Hassine, 2003). In other words, Hassine means that controlled movement limits inmate social interaction since prisoners are segmented into small groupings. As such, the constant fragmentation provides dominance of self-interest that is above social integration.
Lines are moved this way at Albion to regulate inmates and create order. Blocks are usually called to line for meals such that when one group of men leave the chow hall, another one enters to eat. That way, it becomes easier to ensure that all prisoners get food and that they dine with those they interact with to avoid conflicts.
Line movements benefit prison guards and the management since they a...