Gentlemen of the Association, I am here to present an idea to you; the idea that our prison system currently goes against everything we stand for. As unfortunate as it may be, the current system we have in place in our penitentiaries is failing. The current administration does not have the control it naturally should have; released prisoners are likely to commit crimes again and thus continue to pose a threat to society while repeatedly re-entering the system. I propose phasing out the current industrial system that we established long ago and establishing in its place a new model of penitentiary rehabilitation and therapy. The new system will benefit a number of parties, including the administration, prisoners and society outside. This will put control in the hands of the administration, rather than in the hands of the prisoners, where it currently is. A newer system will bring the change that so many of our current prisoners fear, but in a way that will help them understand and embrace that change, which will once again result in more control for the administration as well as progress in the field of individual rehabilitation of prisoners. each inmate. Furthermore, I propose that this system be beneficial to the citizens of this country who are outside the walls of our prisons, and finally that the new model of penal system is conducive to the current social and political climate. As promised, I will continue the description and explanation of this greatly improved system. The new model, the therapeutic model, offers a system of individualized attention and rehabilitation for prisoners. This results in a population of prisoners, and therefore a cohesive society, more completely readapted...... middle of paper ......classical dimensions of prison organizations, and their disadvantages. He strongly emphasized the importation and adaptation of lifestyles within the system, as well as the importance of the "ranking" of prisoners within the system and how this reflects on their social status outside the walls. from the prison. Additional research shows that an ideal prison in the therapeutic model will provide inmates with freedom, autonomy, security, and material goods; it will avoid the abuses and deprivations that cause the current instability within prisons, and eliminate corruption. Overall, the system I am proposing to you today will bring positive changes both to the penal system and to our society. It will benefit and improve prison conditions for those responsible for them as well as inmates, and it is fully supported by our nation's educated community...