CORRECTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF RESPONSE PAPER
Assume the role of correctional support staff dedicated to assisting prisoners with reaching personal goals for probation and inclusion into society. A university counseling professor has asked you to speak to her class about your experiences. To prepare for the visit, she has sent you the questions that the students will ask you.
Write a 750- to 1,050-word response paper in which you answer the following questions:
• Describe the different types of cultures and subcultures you might face in prison.
• Does the prison cultural influence the prison management culture?
• Does the prison culture influence the way you determine treatment in prison?
• How are mental health programs delivered in prison?
• In your opinion, does prison help prepare prisoners to become law-abiding citizens?