Correctional Officer Attitudes Toward Inmates and Working With Inmates in a "Get Tough" Era

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The author examines whether correctional officer's attitudes toward inmates mirror the public's ideological shift toward a more punitive corrections policy. Topics include inmate relations, public opinion polls, and policy makers

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Law enforcement officers, Ideology, Peace officers

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Toward and Understanding of the Perception of HIV/AIDS-Related Risk Among Prison Officers

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The author examines the growing health risks to correctional officers dealing with an increasing HIV/AID inmate population. Topics include psychosocial factors, AIDS education, and officer perceptions.

Health aspects, AIDS (Disease), Correctional personnel

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Detention and Desistance From Crime: Evaluating the Influence of a New Generation Jail on Recidivism

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The authors examine the impact of modern correctional facility design on inmate recidivism rates. Topics include post-release inmate behavior, technological innovations, and inmate surveys.

Psychological aspects, Research, Buildings and facilities, Buildings, Recidivism, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice

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