This course focuses upon the role of the prison in corrections. It reviews the historical development of the prison, major features of inmate cultures(s), the structure of staff/prisoner relationships, and its "success" as a site of reform and resocialization. Special topics may include cross-cultural comparisons, prison violence (including riots), prisoner health care (including AIDS, substance abuse, pregnancy, etc.), and the structure of careers in corrections.
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