Discuss the careers of women wardens. What qualities must a female warden possess?
What will be an ideal response?
• For a woman, to be appointed as a warden of a prison for men has been a much more inaccessible career goal because:
o Women's acceptance in men's institutions has been extremely problematic.
o Many of the seasoned staff hold the belief that women do not belong in a men's prison and that women cannot be entrusted with security operations.
• According to one source, women wardens need to be everything to everybody.
• They need to focus on public safety, the welfare and jobs of employees, and be able to respond to the needs/concerns of inmates.
CHAPTER 14
Summary and Trends for the Future
Chapter 14 Multiple Choice
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a. cramming. b. fluffing. c. gouging. d. slamming.
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a. scientism b. operationalization c. historicism d. research shock
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a. organizational fragmentation b. community involvement c. local control d. limited authority e. tithing
A buyer and seller of stolen merchandise is often referred to as a ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word