Prisons

In: Social issues firsthand

Abstract

Introduction -- Life in prison: Journal of a prisoner / David Lightner. Surviving rape in prison / Michael J. Carlson. A suicide in prison / Jens Soering. Inside Canada's Federal Prison for Women / Ann Hanson -- Prison guards, staff, and volunteers: The joys of teaching in jail / Lynn Olcott. Correction officers can make a difference / C. Shawn Sapriken. A day in the life of a prison guard in training / Ted Conover. The rewarding work of a prison activist / Jackie Katounas. Volunteering at a woman's prison / Lauren Rooker -- Prisoners' family members: Mother's Day in prison / Amanda Coyne. Coping with a father in prison / Ronnie O'Sullivan, as interviewed by Lucy Keenan. Reflections by a son of two inmates / Chesa Boudin