Bibliograph

The treatment of prisoners and prison conditions, by Roger Smith ; foreword by Larry E. Sullivan, PhD. ; Associate Dean, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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The treatment of prisoners and prison conditions, by Roger Smith ; foreword by Larry E. Sullivan, PhD. ; Associate Dean, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 78) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The treatment of prisoners and prison conditions

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1005088467

Responsibility statement

by Roger Smith ; foreword by Larry E. Sullivan, PhD. ; Associate Dean, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Series statement

Prison system

Summary

"We have all seen the many television dramas and movies about criminals and prisons, but the real world of incarcerations remains hidden from most people s experience. This book explores the realities of overcrowding, disease, violence, and abuse in prison institutions. It considers multiple perspectives from social scientists, victims, and prison workers to the prisoners themselves. This look behind the bars of North America s incarceration facilities is often disturbing, but the issues are well-documented and thought provoking.The Treatment of Prisoners and Prison Conditions shows the tough realities, offering a balanced view on some of the most vital issues confronting society today and some of the solutions that have been proposed to address them" --, provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

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