AN ARRANGEMENT FOR PENAL INCARCERATION PROVIDING SELF SUFFICIENT ISOLATION AND A METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

摘要

Means and a method of self-sufficient isolated incarceration for rehabilitating criminals is provided. The method of incarceration involves housing an inmate in an isolated cabin (24) or dwelling sized to accommodate a single inmate. The dwelling (24) is sufficiently secured with barriers such as fences (14) and is monitored to prevent escape and injury. The dwelling includes utilities, furniture and kitchen utensils to enable the inmate to be responsible for preparation of food, the choosing and cleaning of clothing, and the maintaining of the dwelling and the surrounding exterior area. Communication capabilities are provided, such as telephone, radio, and television to enable the inmate to participate in educational, social, entertainment and therapeutic activities.