Managing Correctional Crises

Effective management is essential to the stability and safety of correctional facilities, especially during crisis situations. Managing Correctional Crises explains how to handle prison and jail crises, such as violence, hunger strikes, suicides, hostage takings, and riots, and provides valuable information on the various stages of crises. By using real examples and scenarios, this essential resource provides valuable information on what fuels disturbances, how to spot an impending crisis, general guidelines for managing a crisis, and how to handle specific types of crises. Based on the author’s direct experiences of more than 30 years, this is fascinating reading for both corrections professionals and criminal justice students.

Designed for criminal justice students and professionals, the Criminal Justice Illuminated book series includes texts that engage readers with accessible writing and a strong focus on the real-world applications of important concepts and skills. Rich with pedagogical features such as case studies, chapter summaries, review exercises, and key terms, the books in this series enhance comprehension and retention of essential material.