Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them [Hardcover]

Bud Allen (Author), Diana Bosta (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Rae John Pub Co; 1 edition (August 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960522603
• ISBN-13: 978-0960522606
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Crime & Criminals  > Criminology

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97 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are working in corrections this book is a must, July 21, 2001

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David Cantu "Blues Chef" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them (Hardcover)

I've been in the Jail bussiness now since 1996, and I can tell you that a read of this book will instantly give you a years expereince or better in the corrections proffession. It includes all the "tricks" that inmates and criminals use to "get one over on you" Since these people have nothing to do all day but dream up new crimes and manipulation techniques, the knowledge this book will impart will allow one to "see them coming a mile away". Reading this book will enhance ones safety both in the corrections environment and on the street.

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a 'Con' to Survive in a Convict's World, September 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them (Hardcover)

Games Criminals Play is a very easy to read, straight-forward account of the manipulations inmates are so skilled in often as a means of survival, and how easily susceptible the correctional employee can be. Accounts given demonstrate how easily the manipulations can begin; how difficult they can be to terminate, and how to proactively and professionally ward off the inmates' manipulative games. The book would serve anyone new to the corrections environment very well.

58 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survival manual for those working in the system., October 17, 1999

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JD (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them (Hardcover)

This book should be a MUST READ before anyone is allowed to work behind the doors of any Correctional Institution, whether it be a County Jail or State Prison. This book could save your life and career. Easy reading, but filled with valuable information.