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Correctional officer Juleigh Walker watches as inmates sit for lunch at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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Correctional officer Juleigh Walker inspects inmates during morning formation at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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Inmates line up for lunch at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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An inmate shouts during morning stretching at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
New York corrections officials say they have graduated more than 40,000 inmates from military-style boot camps over the past 25 years and most never come back. Established as an alternative to regular prison in the 1980s in efforts across the country, which got mixed reviews and dropped by several states, New York officials have kept three shock camps going with a model they consider effective, with lower recidivism and saving money.
Only prisoners convicted of nonviolent crimes who volunteer and sign contracts go to the camps. Many drop out or are kicked out before completing the six months of mandatory physical training, manual labor, education and drug counseling, scrutinized by drill instructors. The prize for completing the course is a shortened sentence.
-- Associated Press
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Superintendent Bruce McCormick inspects inmates fingernails at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility Wednesday, on 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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Inmates wait to eat lunch at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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Inmates stand during morning flag formation at the Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, on Aug. 22, in Mineville, N.Y.
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I think that is a great plan and hopefully it works descipline is what they need, and some just don't want it they just wanta free ride on us good luck with the program hope it works
So we can provide an alternative to serving time in prison for non-violent crimes, yet do not believe in the death penalty for extremely violent crimes. Please explain...
Torture is a real motivator ! Why not torture ALL Citizens once they reach 15 and then get it over with? No More prisons needed - but then what a huge money maker and the government would be Forced to look for more income for all the militarized police. In Fact: WHY DON'T YOU GIVE A LOBOTOMY TO ALL ???? And then the reality of this country will no longer BE A LIE!
i think you have a point roberta...
i think at the age deemed tolerable, teens should go to some kind of construction of positive motivational skills, with the knowledge of respect upon graduation. and it should be mandatory as well. perhaps we might not find ourselves in the position we are today.
All we have to do is go back to "old school". Put prayer back into school along with dress codes and letting the teachers smack the kids around when they get out of line or refuse to walk in single file.It worked for most of us!
The Republicans wont support this because they are all for More prisons And less Education/ Correction. They want more privatized prisons. Business as usual..
I am a graduate of the Shock program. I was an inmate in Moriah. I left on May 25th 2001. I really do have to tell everyone that doubts the programs effectiveness that it is what saved my life. Prior to entering the program, I was a very self centered, egotistical, pompous ass. I was a spoiled arrogant prick that really could give a damn about anyone but the man in the mirror. The staff in the 6th platoon really took an interest in pushing me towards change. I learned to fight for what I wanted in a healthy way. I learned to be a team worker and I learned to NEVER quit. I realized while I was there that I had thrown away some of the most precious years of my life. Till this day I feel saddened that I wasn't motivated and guided to join the Marines. I wish there were some way I could give back to the Moriah Shock program. I honestly fantasize sometimes about being allowed to participate in morning PT. I was the worst when I started the program and I feel I became the best afterwards. Thank you lord for affording me the blessing of DI Seerup, DI Radcliff, DI Herrick and DI pomenterri. I owe you all my life.