A history of correctional violence
Subtitle: an examination of reported causes of riots and disturbances
By: Reid H. Montgomery, Gordon A. Crews.
Contributors: Crews, Gordon A.
Publisher: American Correctional Associates
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
Subjects: Prison riots -- United States.; Prison violence -- United States.
Description: Looks at the marked increase in prison riots during the past several years. Examines prison riots in the US during this century, paying particular attention to underlying causes and the so called "trigger events". Also discusses recent theories regarding causes of prison violence.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.