Communications and inmate management: Interactions among jail employees

The analysis of local jails from an organizational perspective has received limited attention in the literature. Moreover, there has been very little study of the relationships or interactions between various types of jail employees. This analysis assessed the influence organizational communications...

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Published in:Journal of criminal justice 1991, Vol.19 (2), p.151-163
Main Author: Senese, Jeffrey D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminal justice
Interpersonal communication
Organizational behavior
Prisons & prisoners
Security personnel
Social research
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Summary:The analysis of local jails from an organizational perspective has received limited attention in the literature. Moreover, there has been very little study of the relationships or interactions between various types of jail employees. This analysis assessed the influence organizational communications have on inmate management. This study utilized a sample of correctional employees from a large jail in the Midwest. Descriptive and quantitative techniques allowed a concise examination of the data. The findings show that most employees believe that correctional officers are effective inmate managers while they concurrently report that communications with the administration and social service staff are ineffective. This analysis provides preliminary information about the relationship between organizational communications and its relevance to jail operations.
ISSN:0047-2352
1873-6203
DOI:10.1016/0047-2352(91)90049-2