Behind Bars: Surviving Prison 1st Edition

by Jeffrey Ian Ross (Author), Stephen C. Richards (Author)

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A judge hands down a stretch in a local, state, or federal prison. It's time for some serious life lessons. With the crime rates soaring in the United States and the prison population growing faster than at any time in American history, staying alive and well -- both mentally and physically -- is tougher than ever.

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In the 1960s, peace groups issued leaflets to their members on what to do if arrested during nonviolent demonstrations. Now two criminologists have come up with a guidebook on surviving the criminal justice system that is loosely modeled after these earlier leaflets. The crimes have expanded to include far more weighty ones than civil disobedience. Ross and Richards (coauthors, Convict Criminogy) offer advice on what to do if your front door is bashed in by police in a drug bust and how to avoid fatal legal mistakes. Writing in sections under topical headings, the authors follow an anonymous everyman (or woman) through an arrest, a trial, and an incarceration. The legal system they depict bears no resemblance to the one in school textbooks. It is the enemy. The authors describe different types of prisons and suggest how to deal with the correctional officers, the other inmates, and various types of discipline. Finally, they discuss making parole and returning to life on the outside. An appendix offers a glossary of prison slang and a statement about the status of prisons in America today. Overall, this is an absorbing, original book that should be required reading for criminal justice classes. Ostensibly intended for the person who is caught committing the crime, in reality Behind Bars gives the outsider an in-depth look at what it is like to be in prison in America today. Highly recommended for all libraries.
Frances Sandiford, formerly with Green Haven Correctional Facility Lib., Stormville, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, College of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow of the Center for International and Comparative Law, at the University of Baltimore. He is the author of sixteen books including Special Problems in Corrections (Prentice Hall, 2007). During the 1980's, Ross worked almost four years in a correctional facility. In 2005-2006 he was a member of the Prisoner/Prisoner Advocate Liaison Group for the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine committee examining ethics and research with prisoners.

Stephen C. Richards, Ph.D., is a professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In 1983, he was convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Richards was sentenced to 9 years and served time in 9 federal prisons. Released from federal prison in 1987, he completed his M.A. in sociology (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1989) and Ph.D. in Sociology (Iowa State University, 1992). His work has appeared in numerous academic journals.

Jeffrey Ian Ross and Stephen C. Richards are also the authors of Beyond Bars: Rejoining Society After Prison (Alpha/Penguin, 2009) and Convict Criminology (Wadsworth, 2003).

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (May 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028643518
ISBN-13: 978-0028643519
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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Good book-Hope I NEVER NEED it!

March 27, 2015

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I have a relative that was recently sentenced to 16-18 years in prison. Since no one else I know well has ever been to prison, I got this book before I even write them a letter. Having heard if I write the wrong thing or something that could be misunderstood or taken out of context, this book was a great investment. Now, from what I learned, I do NOT know if it is worth the trouble an innocent person can get into just contacting an inmate. If you even think you or anyone you know could end up in the U.S. prison system, read it! Remembering it. Worth every penny.

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Daphne

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October 8, 2012

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Ever since a friend of mine was incarcerated for murdering his girlfriend last year, I've been curious to what prison life is really like....despite all of the rumors. This book most certainly lays it out in very simple language about the details of prison life. Obviously there is a difference in all prisons across the nation, the book at the very least gives you basic details about it. One of the authors was incarcerated for a number of years in prison so wrote from his experience. It's a great book for the first time prisoner and if you can get it to him/her in prison, it would help solve a lot of issues they could get into and avoid while there.

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Arn Poe

It's all about Perspective

March 4, 2011

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While I don't think this book is good for those looking for a "how-to", it's a great book for getting a glimpse at how prison life is perceived by the inmates themselves.

Much of the book (perhaps all?) is written from the inmate's perspective, and often that paranoid/persecuted voice overshadows some of the realities that, if presented and understood, would make some of the experience in "the system" easier. The author(s) portray everyone from the arresting officer to the attorneys and eventually the prison guards as people who are either "out to get" you or don't care. In reality most of these folks do want the inmates to succeed and be reintegrated into society.

"Behind Bars" as a good book if you just want to experience the thoughts and mindset of an inmate. It covers a few of the harsh realities of prison life, but doesn't go into much detail. It's probably a better book for someone who has never been in prison and is just curious. If the reader is an actual inmate, or wants to learn something that would benefit a friend or family member who is incarcerated, I'd suggest the authors' other book, "Beyond Bars" - it has several excerpts from this book but gives a more constructive overview of the many processes involved in reintegrating into society and staying out of prison.

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YldPsyD

Practical advice for the newly incarcerated

December 23, 2012

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Many incarcerated people who have "done time" know much of the information in this book; however, there are several useful topics to consider. This book may be most appropriate for the first term inmate. The authors wrote another book, "Beyond Bars: Rejoinging Society After Prison" that offers in depth parole planning resources. Still, this is a valuable tool for those who work with the incarcerated population since it contains information that one must know in working with this unique population.

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Taylor

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June 14, 2017

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jeffsbunny

great book

November 22, 2013

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fast shipping
book exactly as pictured
very interesting and easy to read
have had a few others want to borrow the book
definitely recommended for anyone interested in the prison system, did focus more on federal prison than state prison, but a good read

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Dave

Very good book

December 23, 2009

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I have read several different books on this subject, and I think this one is one of the best.

This book is written in plainspeak. It leans more toward giving an insight into the federal prison system moreso than state prisons and other facilities.

I would definitely recommend this book and I am glad I bought it.

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Michele Ferguson

Behind bars surviving prison

May 25, 2013

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Very honest information. If you have a loved one who us incarcerated this is a very helpful read. The information included in this book is not written on the BOP websites or manuals. If you are going to read this book due to necessity you will get real information.

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