what are ur opinions on bootcamps? do u think they are effective for young ppl?
i have a reaserch to do and my hypothesis is that bootcamp / shock incarcaration is one of the most trusted form of alternative punishment. what do u think?
2006-10-24 10:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by Lara^mt 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ok, the answer, like so much in life is: yes and no. ; )
Boot Camps Do Not work on everyone. They can be very effective if they are used on the correct individuals. The problem is, not very many offenders meet the criteria to successfully complete Boot Camp and stay out of prison thereafter. For the few that do, it is a very effective alternative to prison.
The problem with the rest of the offenders is that they do not think like we do. There is a set of books by Samuel Yochelson and Stanton Samenow "Criminal Thinking", I believe, that first put forth this theory. The books are supported by ten years of research, and as a Correctional Officer, I have found it to be true in my dealings with offenders.
The "criminal thinker" does not respond to punishment like you or I. They see a 3 month Boot Camp as a freebie...as a quicker way back to the street than a 60 month standard sentence.
So, the answer is: for those who meet the criteria, yes, it is effective. For those who do not, it is a waste of time. Boot Camps are a great program, used wisely. They are not a "silver bullet" that works for everyone.
2006-10-24 12:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot Camps may be tough, but going to war is alot tougher. They need that type of training and with the attitude of some of these kids today; it wouldn't hurt to throw them into Boot Camp, also.
2006-10-24 17:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up how many kids that went through boot camp changed for the better, and if so, for how long?
2006-10-24 17:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, being physically exhausted tires the mind and makes them more receptive to new concepts. I've seen it work for problem kids I know and it seems to me that it's the endorphins kicking in as they're being rehabilitated that makes it effective.
2006-10-24 17:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by Kris B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YESSSSSSSS!!!!
all young people between 13 and 20 years old
should be all in the boot camps..
you will see less drug in the street
you will see less vandalism in the street
you will see less criminal activity in the street
2006-10-24 18:54:33 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie Brown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every kid should go to some form of bootcamp .
2006-10-24 17:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by pellco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thinkl that it allows teens who have no direction in life a chance to realize that they do not want to lead a life of crime. I also believe in tent city the prison in AZ where all inmates wear pink and eat cheese sandwhiches.
2006-10-24 17:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Michael R 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all that is needed for those kids is a good spankin
thats how kids turn out if they are never told no
2006-10-24 17:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by the bad seed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋