... sample size such as the one in the present study (n=75) with a much larger sample from the comparison study (n=5,288) is difficult. Therefore, prior to conducting a t-test, unequal variances in samples were adjusted using Welch’s method. Systems theory Prison Human resources...

...Dr. Robert J. Cramer; Kerri Garbutt; Helen Casey Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the internal consistency, convergent validity and test-retest reliability of the Attitudes to Prisoners who Self-Harm scale (APSH). The latter have yet to be examined. Design/methodology...

...David Pyrooz; Scott Decker; Mark Fleisher This article examines a range of issues associated with gangs in incarcerated settings. We begin by examining the similarities and differences between street and prison gangs, and differentiating them from other types of criminal groups. Next, we focus...

...Charlie Brooker; John Flynn; Clare Fox Rates for self‐inflicted deaths (SIDs) were analysed in English and Welsh prisons. Whilst the overall reductions in SIDs are to be welcomed, the data demonstrate that there is variation in progress with SIDs reduction across the different types of prison. SIDs...