Transformation of Mind of Prisoners: Prisons Reformation Alternatives to Imprisonment

 The human rights argument, which serves as the foundation for many UN rules and norms, is central to the arguments for jail reform. However, in nations with limited financial and human resources, this justification is frequently insufficient to support jail reform initiatives. The necessity for prison changes must be weighed against the negative effects of incarceration on not only people but on families, communities, and the economy.

A prison sentence only results in the denial of one's fundamental right to liberty. Other than the rights that are inherently constrained by the very act of being incarcerated, it does not involve the restriction of any other human right. To guarantee that this concept is upheld, in accordance with pertinent international standards and norms, the human rights of inmates are safeguarded, and their chances of social reintegration are enhanced, prison reform is required.

Imprisonment disproportionately impacts low-income individuals and families. The family as a whole must adjust to the loss of income when one of the earners is incarcerated. The effects can be particularly bad in underdeveloped, impoverished nations where one breadwinner frequently provides financial support for a network of extended family members and the state does not offer financial aid to the impoverished. Due to the increased costs that must be paid, such as the cost of a lawyer, food for the prisoner, transportation to and from visits, and other expenses, the family suffers financial losses as a result of the imprisonment of one of its members. 

Upon their release, often with little opportunity for employment, ex-offenders are typically experience socioeconomic marginalization, making them susceptible to a never-ending cycle of destitution, marginalization, crime, and incarceration. Thus, imprisonment contributes directly to the impoverishment of the prisoner, of his family (with a significant cross-generational effect) and of society by creating future victims and reducing future potential economic performance.