Interpersonal Treatment of Corruption Convicts in Class II A Pekanbaru Correctional Institution

Abstract

In reality, there are various different social statuses among these incarcerated individuals based on
their positions or statuses prior to serving their sentences in the Correctional Facility (Lapas), such as
those who have served as Regent, Members of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Bank
Unit Heads, and others. Observing the differences in social status or intellectual capacity among the
inmates convicted of corruption offenses, a phenomenon of differential treatment among fellow
inmates who have varying social statuses or intellectual capacities emerges, which is associated with
social stratification. Therefore, this research aims to understand how this social stratification leads to
the emergence of discrimination. The research method employed is qualitative research. The findings
of this study conclude that there are differences in treatment among inmates convicted of corruption
offenses. This is also influenced by the prestige of their positions or statuses prior to entering the
correctional institution to serve their sentences.