RT Article
T1 Former Prison and Jail Inmates’ Perceptions of Informal Methods of Control Utilized by Correctional Officers
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 37
IS 4
SP 485
OP 504
A1 Santos, Saskia D.
A2 Lane, Jodi
A2 Gover, Angela R.
LA English
YR 2012
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764199952
AB Correctional officers maintain control of the institutional environment by utilizing both formal and informal methods. Although research focusing on informal methods of control is sparse, studies have indicated these methods are essential for facilities to operate efficiently. This exploratory descriptive study examined differences in former jail and prison inmate perceptions of nine methods of informal control. A limited number of the participants indicated that officers use these methods to punish or control inmates, and from their perspectives, all methods examined were viewed as being effective means of control, to some extent. Differences found between the two groups, as well as recommendations for future research are discussed.
K1 Informal control methods
K1 Methods of control
K1 Correctional Officers
K1 Former inmates
DO 10.1007/s12103-011-9152-0