Prison

Operant learning is where behavior is changed so that the person is encouraged to behave in a certain manner through positive or negative reinforcement so that they associate a pleasure or displeasure with the desired behavior. When a petty criminal is charged with a crime they are ordered to serve in prison. They will most likely end up not serving the entire sentence because of overcrowding. I suggest that the judge observe the severity of the crime. The prisons should contain only the most dangerous criminals like murders and drug dealers. The petty criminals should be put on house arrest with a monitoring system. This would lead to more space in prisons for the serious offenders. The criminals on house arrest should have to attend counseling sessions, work detail, and volunteer for community service projects. The judge will have to consider how long the person should wear the bracelet and have them sign a contract that explains the criteria for the bracelets to be removed. If the person follows all the criteria in the contract consistently then they will be rewarded by having the bracelet removed. This program can pertain to any age, sex, and can save a lot of money.