Prison time a ‘badge of honour’

The stigma that was once associated with going to prison is no longer a deterrent to crime says Acting Superintendent of Prisons, DeCarlo Payne.

Payne said what was once seen as a mark of shame is now, in some cases, perceived as a “badge of honour” among certain segments of society, challenging the effectiveness of the prison system in discouraging criminal behaviour.

He explained that while the loss of freedom remained a significant aspect of the prison’s deterrent function...