1. Describe how a culture of violence in high security prisons is perpetuated by the process of informal socialization in an organization. Does that informal socialization affect corrections officer behavior? What steps could be taken by administrative personnel to address this issue? Should a training program be implemented? Would inmates be included in the process?
2. The media plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. The public has a right to know about crime in their community, yet media can also fuel panics that result in hastily addressed issues.
3. What type of relationship should the criminal justice system have with the media? How can agencies ensure that the media accurately reports issues?