Title

Insiders' Views Of Prison Amenities Beliefs And Perceptions Of Correctional Staff Members

Keywords

Correctional staff views; Kentucky corrections; Prison amenities; Survey research

Abstract

Existing research on views of prison amenities has largely focused on the general public. This research assesses the perceptions and views of correctional staff regarding what should be provided. Based on data from 554 Kentucky Department of Corrections staff members, results show that correctional staffers tend to have favorable views regarding the presence of prison amenities. Furthermore, analyses of patterns and trends across types of jobs, experience, and educational attainment show that prison staffers are accepting of most particular amenities. Finally, views on prison amenities are related to one's position and length of experience in the prison, as well as one's educational level. Policy and practical implications are discussed. © 2005 Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.

Publication Date

9-1-2005

Publication Title

Criminal Justice Review

Volume

30

Issue

2

Number of Pages

174-188

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0734016805284305

Socpus ID

32044438223 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/32044438223

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