Prison Violence : Conflict, power and vicitmization

ISBN-13: 9781903240984 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 230 str.

Kimmett Edgar; Ian O'Donnell

Opis

Prisons are dangerous places, and assaults, threats, theft and verbal abuse are pervasive - attributable both to the characteristics of the captive population and to an institutional sub culture which promotes violence as a means of resolving conflicts.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction and overview; Chapter 2 Methods and key concepts; Chapter 3 The extent and nature of victimization; Chapter 4 Reciprocal victimization and bullying; Chapter 5 Fear and vulnerability; Chapter 6 Conflicts I — interests, relationships, catalysts; Chapter 7 Conflicts II — interpretations, purposes, social context; Chapter 8 Power contests; Chapter 9 Pathways to safety;

O autorze

Edgar, Kimmett; O'Donnell, Ian; Martin, Carol