Ed Barajas retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after twenty-seven years, including twelve years working in maximum-security penitentiaries. Beginning his career as a correct...view moreEd Barajas retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after twenty-seven years, including twelve years working in maximum-security penitentiaries. Beginning his career as a correctional officer, he advanced to management positions, culminating in an assignment to the National Institute of Corrections in Washington, DC. He has previously published articles in criminal justice professional journals and chapters in criminal justice textbooks. He and his wife live in North Carolina.view less