The US prison system and prison life / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Kate Conley.
Title:
The US prison system and prison life / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Kate Conley.
ISBN:
9781532173400
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2020]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
A culture shock -- The history of American prisons -- Mass incarceration -- Race and prison -- Women in prison -- The first days in prison -- Jobs and money -- Mind, body, and spirit -- Leaving prison.
Summary:
Examines the United States prison system, discussing its history, specific issues concerning women and racial groups in prison, what life in prison is really like, and life after incarceration. Includes discussion questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
6-12.
Audience:
1030 Lexile.
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