The Sustainability in Prisons Project

The Sustainability in Prisons Project
Author: Carri J. LeRoy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2012-09-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780988641501

The Sustainability in Prisons Project is a partnership between The Evergreen State College and the Washington State Department of Corrections. Our mission is to bring science and nature into prisons. We conduct ecological research and conserve biodiversity by forging collaborations with scientists, inmates, prison staff, students, and community partners. Equally important, we help reduce the environmental, economic, and human costs of prisons by inspiring and informing sustainable practices.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education
Author: Lois M. Davis
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2013-08-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0833081322

After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to examine the association between correctional education and reductions in recidivism, improvements in employment after release from prison, and other outcomes. The study finds that receiving correctional education while incarcerated reduces inmates' risk of recidivating and may improve their odds of obtaining employment after release from prison.

Journal

Journal
Author: Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1306
Release: 1921
Genre:
ISBN:

Prison Librarianship Policy and Practice

Prison Librarianship Policy and Practice
Author: Suzanna Conrad
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2016-11-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1476627029

Prisoners are in a grey area regarding library services. Prison libraries violate many tenets of librarianship, with the justification of maintaining order. The field is de-professionalized--many positions are filled by persons without degrees in library science, and corrections administrators often write policy for services. Critics cite the need to implement public library service models despite practical difficulties. This book investigates state, national and international policies on prison libraries, reviews literature on the topic and describes partnerships between prisons and public libraries. Results from a national survey and follow-up interviews are included, providing a full narrative of policy outcomes in U.S. prisons.

The International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law

The International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law
Author: Alan Felthous
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2012-05-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 047006644X

Reflecting the work of an international panel of experts, the International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law offers an in-depth and multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders, current methods of intervention, treatment and management, and how these disorders impact decision making in civil and criminal law.