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What approach makes the most sense in managing inmates - a "firm hand" or "substantial inmate participation"? Can all prison inmates be managed the same way? Why or why not?

If you have a strong rehabilitation orientation, which job setting would be most desirable for you - institutional corrections, probation and parole, or community-based corrections? Why?

What are the most positive and negative facets of the correctional officer's position? Explain your answer.

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The expert examines managing the inmate approach. The most positive and negative facets of the correctional officer's position is determined.

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It probably depends on the types of inmates in terms of which managing style works best. For example, with minimum security, the inmates will better react to a substantial inmate participation model. It will also help them when they eventually exit prison if they do get out to assimilate back into society. Those inmates that cannot be helped and are usually in maximum security need strict discipline and therefore can only function with a firm hand approach and are ...

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