Briefly summarize your perspective on what you think life is like in an American prison for correctional staff. For example, how often do they have to manage inmate incidents of violence? What do they do during the day? Are corrections officers abusive? How is order maintained?
Post your thoughts on the topic now that you have completed the assigned readings.
This lesson takes an in-depth look at violence and disorder in correctional facilities. Prior to reading the assigned chapters in the Byrne, Hummer, and Taxman book, details your thoughts on the ramifications of violence in correctional facilities. What are the major consequences of prison violence? Does it have any impact on the "outside" world? What effects does it have on those who work in correctional settings? And what could be done to reduce violence and its effects?
1 Post your thoughts on the topic.