Tattoo Prohibition Behind Bars

Performing or receiving tattoos is forbidden in American prisons. What the intentions behind this prohibition? Does the policy meet its intentions? Does it promote the broader ends of prison institutions: to protect justice provide efficient correctional services, rehabilitate criminals, and deter crime? I argue that repealing the prohibition of inmate tattooing would achieve outcomes more in line with the intentions of prison management than does the current prohibition policy.

Find the article on Daniel D'Amico's website or the Associate of Private Enterprise Education.