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March 2013
Foresight Engine Game Analysis:
25 Zones of Future Innovation
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A project by Institute for the Future and The Rockefeller Foundationwww.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/catalysts-for-change/catalysts-zones-of-innovation
Contact: Tessa Finlev, [email protected]
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Poor and vulnerable populations are
disproportionately represented in
incarceration systems, and are often
subjected to conditions that only make it
harder to enter the mainstream when they
leave prison. Prisons have traditionally been
seen as a way to contain and isolate
dangerous people, both as punishment and for
public safety. But Internet connectivity makes it
possible to achieve some security goals while
also reintegrating prisoners into communities
in a way that benefits both prisoner and
society. Moving from a model of isolation to
positive contribution may emerge as a trend
for 21st-century prisons.
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18 | Connected Prisons | Future Innovation
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Discussions on the dysfunction of prison systems constituted a surprising
amount of game time.
A few players offered specific and innovative ideas suggesting we take advantage
of Internet connectivity to change the role of prisoners, making them productive
members of society through distance education and games.
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18 | Connected Prisons | From the Players
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Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua**
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*Cards have been lightly edited for readability.**Player location was self selected.
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Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
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Do 1 thing: bring education programs to the prison and post-prison social integration is catalyst for change. Use distance education
China
18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
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Distance education is an excellent tool. Prisons can use the same virtual classrooms as many schools across the world.
India
18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
Do 1 thing: bring education programs to the prison and post-prison social integration is catalyst for change. Use distance education
China
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Depending on incarceration location, have inmates play games to solve local problems and gain stake in outcomes.
USA
18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
Do 1 thing: bring education programs to the prison and post-prison social integration is catalyst for change. Use distance education
China
Distance education is an excellent tool. Prisons can use the same virtual classrooms as many schools across the world.
India
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Have inmates tell their stories-share on social media-use as prevention in high criminality rate communities - show success stories/humanize
China
18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
Do 1 thing: bring education programs to the prison and post-prison social integration is catalyst for change. Use distance education
China
Distance education is an excellent tool. Prisons can use the same virtual classrooms as many schools across the world.
India
Depending on incarceration location, have inmates play games to solve local problems and gain stake in outcomes.
USA
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18 | Connected Prisons | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Research has known for a long time that jailing does not do what it is meant to do - a sufficient STICK. Need social rehabilitation #jails*
Nicaragua
Shorten prison sentences based on achievements in academic learning and/or skill development on the part of the imprisoned.
USA
Do 1 thing: bring education programs to the prison and post-prison social integration is catalyst for change. Use distance education
China
Distance education is an excellent tool. Prisons can use the same virtual classrooms as many schools across the world.
India
Depending on incarceration location, have inmates play games to solve local problems and gain stake in outcomes.
USA
Have inmates tell their stories-share on social media-use as prevention in high criminality rate communities - show success stories/humanize
China
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Signals from the Present
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National Open University of Nigeria has been enrolling and matriculating Nigerian prisoners in an effort to more effectively reform criminals.
Prisoner’s Education Trust
Prisoner’s Education Trust works to improve a prisoner’s chance at success after release through an educational grant program that assists over 2,000 prisoners each year with distance learning courses otherwise not available in prison.
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Matriculating Nigerian Prisoners
Image Source: www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/mar/16/prison-education-job-cutsImage Source: www.prisons.gov.ng/news/news_detail.php?id=3
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SPP educates and trains prisoners on sustainability and conservation while minimizing the environmental impact of prisons. SPP also works with scientists, prisoners, and students in a collaborative environment to conduct ecological research, sometimes within the prisons themselves.
Creating Green Energy in Prison
A prison in Minas Gerais, Brazil shortens prison sentences for prisoners who help them electrify city streets by pedaling stationary bikes that have been retrofitted to create electricity. One day is taken off for every three eight-hour days spent pedaling.
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Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP)
Image Source: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48144469/ns/world_news-americas/t/inmates-brazil-prison-pedal-electricity---their-freedom/
Image Source: www.blogs.evergreen.edu/sustainableprisons/stories
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March 2013
Foresight Engine Game Analysis:
25 Zones of Future Innovation
© 2013 Institute for the Future for Rockefeller Foundation. All rights reserved. SR-1563B
A project by Institute for the Future and The Rockefeller Foundationwww.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/catalysts-for-change/catalysts-zones-of-innovation
Contact: Tessa Finlev, [email protected]