Full Spectrum: Essays on Staff Diversity in Corrections / Edition 1

by Carla Smalls

Overview

Twelve American criminal justice professionals contribute 11 essays on diversity in gender, race, age, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and communication style. Each presents a unique perspective on valuing diversity from that individual's vantage point. Written for all levels of correctional professionals, from entry-level to executive-management staff, the text may also provide students and professionals in other fields with insights into corrections culture and ways in which diversity issues play out within the corrections system. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781569912102
Publisher:	American Correctional Association
Publication date:	01/28/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

	Foreword	v
	Introduction	vii
Chapter 1	Effective Communication Embraces Diversity	1
Chapter 2	Age Diversity in Corrections	11
Chapter 3	Generational Implications of Cross-cultural Communication	31
Chapter 4	Religious Diversity: A Kaleidoscope of Faiths	53
Chapter 5	Latinos in Corrections: One View	65
Chapter 6	Latinos in Corrections: Another View	75
Chapter 7	American Indians	81
Chapter 8	Asian-Americans	87
Chapter 9	African-American Women in Corrections	105
Chapter 10	Diversity in Correctional Management: An Essential Tool	117
Chapter 11	Correctional Officers Need Cultural Diversity Training	127
	Index	157
	About the Authors	167