An ecological study of factors associated with rates of self-inflicted death in prisons in England and Wales

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that increased levels of purposeful activity leads to decreased rates of suicide among prison inmates in England and Wales. This finding was independently significant across all prison categories.

Prisoners, Health aspects, Risk factors, Behavior, Suicidal behavior, Suicidal behaviour

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Penal managerialism from within: implications for theory and research

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The author critiques management methods used in criminal justice administration, and how they compromise effectiveness. Discussion focuses on the negative influences of bureaucracy on criminal justice professionals.

Science & research, Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Research, Management, Influence, Bureaucracy, Company business management, Company personnel management, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Organizational behavior, Correctional personnel, Organizational behaviour

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Prisons in transition

Article Abstract:

A critique is presented on imprisonment, focusing on its increasingly punitive aspects and its failure to address the problems of crime and public fear.

Evaluation

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