Gendered Adherence: Correctional Officers And Therapeutic Reform In A Reentry Facility

Keywords

correctional officers; gender; organizational change; reentry; therapeutic reform

Abstract

How do correctional officers (COs) adhere to changing workplace philosophy and practices during interactions with inmates? This study explores COs’ perceptions and interactions during organizational change to examine how different factors (such as gender, position/rank, and reason for interaction) affect implementation. Using observations and interviews with COs, our data suggest gender-based differences in CO adherence when implementing redesigned workplace practices. Gendered adherence to using evidence-based practices within custody environments is potentially impactful on the success of the reform. Future training and skill development should address these gender-based findings to improve adherence to organizational change processes.

Publication Date

9-1-2017

Publication Title

Prison Journal

Volume

97

Issue

4

Number of Pages

496-519

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885517711979

Socpus ID

85026285177 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85026285177

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