correctional personnel

"The modern corrections system is a complex structure, with opportunities in many different professions. Teens with an interest in medicine, social work, psychology, and education--to name just a few fields--are likely to find a . . . career in the corrections system. This book explains the many different career paths available and describes some of the educational requirements needed. It speaks plainly about the pros and cons of working in what can be a very volatile environment"--Provided by publisher.

"Prison-guard-in-training Kenzie is taken hostage by the superpowered criminals of the Sanctuary space station--only to have to band together with them when the station is attacked by mysterious creatures"--Provided by publisher.

Seventeen-year-old Kenzie trains to become a elite guard on Sanctuary--a corporate-funded, maximum security space prison for superpowered teenagers too dangerous to be imprisoned on Earth. After a routine drill goes wrong, Kenzie finds herself a hostage of the prisoners, but is confident her mother--the commanding officer--will come rescue her. But Kenzie learns that not only will her mother not break protocol, but that an evil entity from space has crawled its way on Sanctuary, leaving Kenzie to form an alliance with her captors to survive. She also learns that corporation she works for may have darker ulterior motives.

"A former prison guard and talented fiddler returns to his Montana hometown to bury his wife and confront the inmate who, twenty years ago, held him hostage during a prison riot."--Provided by OCLC.

Charles Manson's prison counselor chronicles Manson's life behind bars and discusses how his life has been affected by Manson and his followers.

A reference guide to the American prison system, past and present, that presents more than two centuries of U.S. penal history, providing information on famous and infamous prison wardens, prisoners, prisons, escapes, riots, fires, convict labor, prison society, reformers, and prison technology.

Provides an overview of careers in the field of law enforcement, discusses the educational requirements and job requirements, and offers job search tips and advice on advancing in the profession.

Twelve essays present firsthand viewpoints of prison issues in the U.S., including rape, suicide, education, activism, and the experiences of family members of inmates.