A Guide to Effective Solution for Reducing Prisonization

By Omar Garrison

Admittedly, this integrated guide informs inmates, criminal justice personnel, families, stakeholders,
and policymakers alternative avenues they may consider for reducing prisonization. This guide
detail the many problems associated with prisonization within the prison subculture. Further, it
informs the reader of the consequences of prisonization and the importance of research studies
influence on policies and penal reform. In addition, it illustrates ways criminal justice leadership can
implement organizational changes that criminal justice personnel may consider appropriate for the
work site. Lastly, it clarifies and emphasizes collaboration among inmates, families, criminal justice
personnel, stakeholders, and policy makers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Apr 15, 2011
• ISBN: 9781462858491

Omar Garrison

Omar Garrison is a former law enforcement officer and a professional military soldier. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a Master degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently a member of The American Society of Criminology (ASC), The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS), and The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). His current book, A Guide to Effective Solutions for Reducing Prisonization is available in many bookstores. He has several potential books in progress, which will be published soon.

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Copyright © 2011 by Omar Garrison.

Library of Congress Control Number:    2011905987

ISBN: Hardcover    978-1-4628-5848-4

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ISBN: EBOOK           978-1-4628-5849-1

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CONTENTS

Controlling the Effects of Prisonization

Purpose of the Guide

Audience

Background of the Problem

Statement of the Problem

How Prisonization Emerges

Table 1: Four Common Stages in Developing Prisonization

Consequence of Prisonization

Behavioral Strategies

Overcoming Adversities

Reestablishing Control

Making an Adjustment

Making Inmate Choices

Family Participation

Use of Research Studies

Policy Reform

Implementing Policy Change

Communicating with Stakeholders

Evidence-Based Research

Implementing Social Change Tools in Prison

Convincing Employees

Table 2: Transformational Steps and Stages for Penal System Changes

Vision

Mission

Positive Leadership

Effective Training

Personnel Satisfaction

Assessment

Accepting Change

Measuring Changes

Delivery of Services

Closing Statement

Additional Reading List

Conclusion

References

Controlling the Effects of Prisonization

Corrections exist to punish criminals for crimes against society and to rehabilitate offenders to live a law-abiding life in the community. The penal system should be a main contributor assisting ex-offenders reintegration back into the community. Ample time is available for policy makers to reform policies that benefit inmates and employees. The central focus of penal reform actively continues with supporting corrections staff and inmates with proper resources. A