The Model Prison
Looking down the main corridor of the Model Prison at Port Arthur
Updated: When the model prison was built there were new ideas about how to reform criminals and it was thought that physical punishment only hardened the prisoners. On the otherhand in a quiet ordered atmosphere they could contemplate their sins and change their lives. With this in mind a new kind of prison was designed to deliver the system known as the model or Seperate Prison. In was thought with breaking down the prisoners individually, religion and ordered work they could be reformed.
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2 Comments on The Model Prison
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Sherry on
Thu, 25th Sep 2008 5:28 pm
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Greg on
Thu, 25th Sep 2008 10:46 pm
What is a model prison? I love the composition of your photo!
Hi Sherry, me too. It has to be one of my favorite photos that i have posted here. I have updated the post with a little more information. Basically the model or separate prison was a new design of prison combining breaking down the prisoners individuality, religion and work.
