Asessing the scope of witnessed violence in prisons
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The incidence of violence in American prisons has long been a known challenge for corrections managers and policy makers. However, there has been little research on how prison violence impacts incarcerated persons who witness violent acts, as most research focuses more narrowly on direct (personal) victimization and/or the perpetration of violence in prisons.