em has a much greater chance off being taught morals, values and self-respect than after he or she has lived the life of a prisoner. After he or she serves a sentence in a facility, the frame of mind of the convict is in such a criminal tone that only the mentally strongest of people have a chance of leading a normal life. The "SHOCK" program for first time offenders has shown to have a much lower recidivism rate. This once again proves the fact that decent human treatment is far more effective than methods practiced in the rest of the corrections system. In my opinion the "SHOCK" program should do a better job at promoting pride and values and should be longer than a few months, but is definitely a huge step in the right direction....
