Criminal liability for correctional officer excessive use of force
Correctional officer excessive use of force has not been the focus of previous research inquiries, even though it is an inevitable feature of corrections work. Utilizing court cases from the U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals, this study seeks to add to the body of knowledge by examinin...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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Crime, law and social change
Year: 2023, Volume: 79, Issue: 2, Pages: 105-128 |
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| Summary: | Correctional officer excessive use of force has not been the focus of previous research inquiries, even though it is an inevitable feature of corrections work. Utilizing court cases from the U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeals, this study seeks to add to the body of knowledge by examining criminal liability for correctional officer excessive use of force. The most consistent theme influencing correctional officers’ decisions to use excessive force was prisoners’ display of disrespectful or hostile behavior. Correctional officers involved in gang criminal activity, sexually assaulting prisoners, and using force on prisoners with pre-existing medical conditions were other themes that emerged from the analysis. This study expands our knowledge of individual, situational, and organizational characteristics that might contribute to excessive force in corrections settings. Our study shows that correctional agencies can reduce excessive force levels by implementing simulation-based training, administering psychological tests, and creating mandatory reporting laws. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 124-128 |
| ISSN: | 1573-0751 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10611-022-10036-z |
