Warden's Proximity in Relation to Disciplinary Infractions and Attempted Suicides: A National Survey.

Smith, Robert R.; Lombardo, Victor S.; Ranson, James T.; Sylvester, Robert H.

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ERIC Number: EJ557933

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Warden's Proximity in Relation to Disciplinary Infractions and Attempted Suicides: A National Survey.

Smith, Robert R.; Lombardo, Victor S.; Ranson, James T.; Sylvester, Robert H.

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v23 n1-2 p37-48 1996

Examined the correlation between inmate behavior and the physical location of a warden's office. Responses (N=51) indicate that office location correlated significantly to the number of inmate disciplinary actions. Institutions with outside warden offices reported more inmate discipline and attempted suicide when compared to institutions with inside offices. (RJM)

Descriptors: Behavior, Building Design, Correctional Institutions, Predictive Measurement, Prisoners, Self Injurious Behavior, Spatial Relationship (Facilities), Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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