Using a conceptual framework that acknowledges the losses associated with a parent's incarceration, 56 caregivers visiting an incarcerated family member during children's visiting hours were interviewed. Problems believed to be created by incarceration included parenting strain, emotional stress, and concerns about children's loss of involvement…

Reports on a study that investigated the role and status of Xhosa in a prison located in Grahamstown, a large town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Explored the extent to which members of the prison were aware of language policy, especially with regard to the role and status of Xhosa. (Author/VWL)

Wytheville Community College (Virginia) and Bland Correctional Center collaboratively created a customized seminar on banking security by videotaping convicted bank robbers giving their perceptions of banks. (SK)

Sixty-five juvenile offenders in residential care completed the Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale, and their scores were matched for IQ and memory with those of 60 adult offenders. The juveniles gave in significantly more to interrogative pressure through negative feedback but were no more yielding to leading questions than adults. (JPS)

Explored relationship between gender differences and variables in correctional officer environment among 157 male and 39 female correctional officers in 3 prisons. Found that women were more likely to be unmarried, work in minimum security institutions, be less custody oriented, be more likely to accept women as correctional officers, and report…

Focuses on techniques with proven effectiveness in controlling misbehavior in both public schools and correctional institutions. Highlights three ways to handle misbehavior: (1) preventive planning; (2) anticipatory response; and (3) systematic interventions. Emphasizes preventive planning techniques. (Author/JOW)

Uses data from grandmothers with daughters in prison to illustrate need to transcend "either-or" arguments around age as master status; highlight absence of middle generation in growing number of families; and question anti-family premises of generational equity debate. Concludes with recommendations for how researchers and advocates could enhance…

Describes types of jail education services available and how special education services may realistically be provided. Offers plan to initiate comprehensive prerelease prescriptions for handicapped (emotionally disturbed, learning disabled) jailed offenders similar to those provided in correctional institutions for imprisoned offenders nearing…

Examined effects of incarceration on family life among 63 inmates and 38 inmate wives. Contrasted those who participated in Family Reunion (conjugal visits) Program with nonparticipants. Found that coping was in normal range for both groups of inmates and wives and, except for measures of wives' passive appraisal, did not differ according to…

The goal of the Florida Department of Corrections is to be innovative leader in the criminal justice system, to be best-managed public agency in the Florida state government, and to be number-one correctional system in the nation. The Illinois Department of Corrections has initiated aggressive efforts to recruit qualified minority applicants to…

In some ways, life inside prison mimics that in the public schools. The two institutions are overseen by a county board and administrators. Jailers are the teachers, runarounds are the aids, inmates are the students, and all are driven by public demands and values. Lacking an inspiring and engaging environment, all captives rightfully ask,…

Britain's Open College Network has not had much impact on education in prisons. Reasons include lack of flexibility, currency of the qualifications, funding, and the role and function of prison education. However, recognition of prison inmates' learning is important. (SK)

Presents a reflection concerning the reading habits of prisoners--where reading stands in their daily routine. (PA)

Examines how art and poetry production intertwine with the daily life of a female inmate serving a life sentence. Discusses her perspectives on relationships and sexual identity, isolation, communication, social culture and status, dealing with stress, her institutional journey, and art and poetry. Notes implications for practice, policy, and…

DETOUR and Turning Point are programs directed toward restructuring offenders' criminal thinking errors. Results indicate a lower incidence of disciplinary cases for program completers and those with whom they came into contact as they practiced techniques learned in the programs. (JOW)