Exploring the importation model of inmate aggression, this analysis delves into how inmates' pre-incarceration lifestyles, such as violence and gang affiliations, influence their behavior in prison. It contrasts with the deprivation model, which attributes aggression to the punitive conditions of imprisonment. Both dispositional and situational factors are considered in understanding prison violence.
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The importation model attributes inmate aggression to their pre-incarceration characteristics and behaviors
History of Violence
A previous history of violence is a risk factor for inmate aggression according to the importation model
Criminal Subcultures
Involvement in criminal subcultures is believed to contribute to inmate aggression according to the importation model
Gang Affiliations
Gang affiliations are considered a risk factor for inmate aggression according to the importation model
Studies have provided mixed support for the importation model, with some evidence linking pre-incarceration factors to inmate aggression
The deprivation model posits that the stressful and punitive conditions of imprisonment can lead to inmate aggression
Loss of Freedom
The loss of freedom is a key deprivation experienced by inmates according to the deprivation model
Loss of Autonomy
The loss of autonomy is considered a contributing factor to inmate aggression according to the deprivation model
Lack of Access to Goods and Services
The deprivation of access to goods and services is believed to create a stressful environment that can lead to inmate aggression according to the deprivation model
The importation model has been criticized for oversimplifying the complex causes of inmate aggression
The importation model may not fully apply to diverse prison populations, such as female inmates
Critics argue that the importation model may neglect the impact of the prison environment on inmate behavior
A comprehensive understanding of inmate aggression must consider both dispositional and situational factors
Both individual characteristics and environmental conditions contribute to inmate aggression within correctional institutions
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Importation model originators
John Irwin and Donald Cressey developed the importation model in 1962.
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Importation model's view on inmate aggression source
Aggression in prison is seen as a continuation of inmates' pre-incarceration lifestyles.
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Factors influencing inmate behavior according to importation model
Inmates' personal histories, social norms, and personality traits shape their prison interactions.
