Articles related to "Prison"
April Poet – Etheridge Knight
Born April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi, Knight joined the Army in 1947. He served in Korea, where he suffered shrapnel wounds. He was discharged in 1957.
• april poet • etheridge knight • transcending prison • poems from prison • haiku
Born April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi, Knight joined the Army in 1947. He served in Korea, where he suffered shrapnel wounds. He was discharged in 1957.
• april poet • etheridge knight • transcending prison • poems from prison • haiku
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part II of an interview with Randy Williamson.
• randy williamson • interviews • life in prison • prison experiences • criminal justice
Part II of an interview with Randy Williamson.
• randy williamson • interviews • life in prison • prison experiences • criminal justice
Movie Review of La Corona
In its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "La Corona" follows dangerously attractive women in a Colombian prison who compete in a beauty pageant.
• la corona documentary • documentary about women in prison • colombia women prison • movie review la corona • best documentary short
In its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "La Corona" follows dangerously attractive women in a Colombian prison who compete in a beauty pageant.
• la corona documentary • documentary about women in prison • colombia women prison • movie review la corona • best documentary short
Haunted Philadelphia Prison
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
• haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
• haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
Leicester Prisons
Guest writer Janet Courtney takes us into the Leicestershire prison system of the 1700's.
• john • howard • gaol • bridewell • leicester
Guest writer Janet Courtney takes us into the Leicestershire prison system of the 1700's.
• john • howard • gaol • bridewell • leicester
ATM's, Prison, Biometrics, and You.
The latest on the techno-biological front is called biometrics and you won't believe where you'll be seeing this. From automatic teller machines (ATM's) to state prison systems, biometrics is slowly making its way into our culture.
• biometrics • digitized retinal scans • fingerprints • voiceprints • computer vision
The latest on the techno-biological front is called biometrics and you won't believe where you'll be seeing this. From automatic teller machines (ATM's) to state prison systems, biometrics is slowly making its way into our culture.
• biometrics • digitized retinal scans • fingerprints • voiceprints • computer vision
Baha'i Faculty Receive Prison Term in Iran
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
• baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
• baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
Bolton Castle Prison of Queen Mary
Mary Queen of Scots spent six months imprisoned in luxury at Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire. She was to spend nearly two decades as a prisoner of Queen Elizabeth I.
• mary queen of scots cousin of elizabeth i • imprisonment of mary queen of scots • prison of queen mary • prisoner in bolton castle • cousin of elizabeth i
Mary Queen of Scots spent six months imprisoned in luxury at Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire. She was to spend nearly two decades as a prisoner of Queen Elizabeth I.
• mary queen of scots cousin of elizabeth i • imprisonment of mary queen of scots • prison of queen mary • prisoner in bolton castle • cousin of elizabeth i
Courtroom, Prison, or Classroom?
Is too much class time spent on disciplinary problems? Here are some suggetions!
• discipline • classroom management • education
Is too much class time spent on disciplinary problems? Here are some suggetions!
• discipline • classroom management • education
Federal Prison Inmates' Wish List
Canada has had an ombusdman in place charged with investigating federal prison inmates' complaints.
• federal prisons • prison inmates canada • howard sapers • correctional investigator • prisoner complaints
Canada has had an ombusdman in place charged with investigating federal prison inmates' complaints.
• federal prisons • prison inmates canada • howard sapers • correctional investigator • prisoner complaints
Is School a Prison?
The article discusses how traditional state schools do not meet the needs of students, especially boys (as stated in the Sunday Herald Sun). It compares the traditional Victorian system with the Montessori system of schooling.
• mainstream • inflexible • strict • curriculum • stationary
The article discusses how traditional state schools do not meet the needs of students, especially boys (as stated in the Sunday Herald Sun). It compares the traditional Victorian system with the Montessori system of schooling.
• mainstream • inflexible • strict • curriculum • stationary
Prison Experiment shows we are a product of our environment
The Stanford Prison experiment conducted by Dr. Phillip Zimbardo in 1971 still offers much insight into the way people respond to their surroundings. Although originally designed to study behavior in institutional settings, the experiment provided much information that we can apply to other group situations, such as family life and the work environment.
• stanford prison experiment • phillip zimbardo • behavioral psychology • group dynamics • disidentification
The Stanford Prison experiment conducted by Dr. Phillip Zimbardo in 1971 still offers much insight into the way people respond to their surroundings. Although originally designed to study behavior in institutional settings, the experiment provided much information that we can apply to other group situations, such as family life and the work environment.
• stanford prison experiment • phillip zimbardo • behavioral psychology • group dynamics • disidentification
Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is the introduction to an in-depth series of interviews, articles, etc. to what goes on behind the doors of the Texas criminal justice system.
• criminal justice • prisons • texas
This is the introduction to an in-depth series of interviews, articles, etc. to what goes on behind the doors of the Texas criminal justice system.
• criminal justice • prisons • texas
Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is an article used to describe the author's recent personal experiences in dealing with the families of prisoners.
• texas • criminal justice • prisoners • prisons • mothers
This is an article used to describe the author's recent personal experiences in dealing with the families of prisoners.
• texas • criminal justice • prisoners • prisons • mothers
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part I of a special interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson.
• criminal justice • prisons • ex-convicts
Part I of a special interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson.
• criminal justice • prisons • ex-convicts
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part III of our interview with Randy Williamson.
• released prisoners • prisons
Part III of our interview with Randy Williamson.
• released prisoners • prisons
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part VI of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson
• randy williamson • rosie williamson • ex-convicts • prisons
Part VI of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson
• randy williamson • rosie williamson • ex-convicts • prisons
Tales from the West Texas Dust
The conclusion of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson.
• randy williamson • rosie williamson • prisons • ex-convicts
The conclusion of an interview with Randy and Rosie Williamson.
• randy williamson • rosie williamson • prisons • ex-convicts
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part I of an interview with Prison Fellowship's West Texas Area Director Dr. Patricia Herman.
• criminal justice • prisons
Part I of an interview with Prison Fellowship's West Texas Area Director Dr. Patricia Herman.
• criminal justice • prisons
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Responses to a recent e-mail letter received by the Editor.
• criminal justices • families of prisoners • prisons • texas
Responses to a recent e-mail letter received by the Editor.
• criminal justices • families of prisoners • prisons • texas
Anna Akhmatova and her 'Requiem'
Anna Akhmatova, a 20th century Russian poet, may be most famous for 'Requiem," which details mothers' grief for their sons' imprisonment during the 1930's and '40's.
• anna akhmatova • gumilyov • russian poets • requiem • prison
Anna Akhmatova, a 20th century Russian poet, may be most famous for 'Requiem," which details mothers' grief for their sons' imprisonment during the 1930's and '40's.
• anna akhmatova • gumilyov • russian poets • requiem • prison
Devil's Island
Thousands of prisoners served time on Devil's Island and thousands died there, whether by starvation, overwork, execution or disease.
• devil's island • hell hole • penal colony • ghost • prison
Thousands of prisoners served time on Devil's Island and thousands died there, whether by starvation, overwork, execution or disease.
• devil's island • hell hole • penal colony • ghost • prison
Dorothea Dix: A Force for Social Reform
<p>There is a lot of talk today about the rights of the mentally ill. In the past, however, the mentally ill were mistreated, and typically warehoused to keep them away from civilized society. Like the mentally ill, prisoners of the past were subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. Social activists like Dorothea Dix made a difference in many of these lives, through her tireless efforts to improve conditions in the prisons and insane asylums of the world.</p>
• dorothea dix • prison reform • maine people • hampden • maine
<p>There is a lot of talk today about the rights of the mentally ill. In the past, however, the mentally ill were mistreated, and typically warehoused to keep them away from civilized society. Like the mentally ill, prisoners of the past were subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment. Social activists like Dorothea Dix made a difference in many of these lives, through her tireless efforts to improve conditions in the prisons and insane asylums of the world.</p>
• dorothea dix • prison reform • maine people • hampden • maine
Fox announces fall schedule
More of the same for Fox: Prison Break, House, Bones, and the OC return. Don't worry - American Idol will be back in January.
• house • bones • fox upfronts • american idol • prison break
More of the same for Fox: Prison Break, House, Bones, and the OC return. Don't worry - American Idol will be back in January.
• house • bones • fox upfronts • american idol • prison break
FOX Tries to Find Another Idol
This week we preview the new fall schedule for FOX. The network found ratings gold with "American Idol." Can they do it again with any of these new shows?
• prison break • bones • head cases • reunion • the gate
This week we preview the new fall schedule for FOX. The network found ratings gold with "American Idol." Can they do it again with any of these new shows?
• prison break • bones • head cases • reunion • the gate
How to understand when to run away.
American icon's Jim Jarmusch's answer to the old Hollywood prison escape movies
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
American icon's Jim Jarmusch's answer to the old Hollywood prison escape movies
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
Island of the Pelicans
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
• alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Unescapable? Perhaps. But this fabled island in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge is certainly unforgettable.
• alcatraz • san francisco • al capone • prison • robert stroud
Issues in "Forensic" Psychological Decision Making
In the second component of the correctional/forensic psychology review we examine key factors in the forensic psychological decision making process.
• forensic psychology evaluation corrections prison
In the second component of the correctional/forensic psychology review we examine key factors in the forensic psychological decision making process.
• forensic psychology evaluation corrections prison
Issues with Substance Abuse Assessment in Correctional Settings
Substance abuse has become an exceedingly important issue within the correctional component of the criminal justice system. Recent investigations have show extremely significant relationships between substance abuse and violent crime Accurate assessments and appropriate treatments have become paramount to the safe reintegration of these offenders into the community. Several different approaches to substance abuse assessment exist. However, no current test has escaped questions regarding its validity with a correctional population. Issues with assessment goals, client variability, instrument design, and contextual differences are examined. New promising techniques being standardized by the Correctional Service’s of Canada are investigated. Part 5 of 5
• substance abuse • forensics • prisoners • criminal justice • alcohol
Substance abuse has become an exceedingly important issue within the correctional component of the criminal justice system. Recent investigations have show extremely significant relationships between substance abuse and violent crime Accurate assessments and appropriate treatments have become paramount to the safe reintegration of these offenders into the community. Several different approaches to substance abuse assessment exist. However, no current test has escaped questions regarding its validity with a correctional population. Issues with assessment goals, client variability, instrument design, and contextual differences are examined. New promising techniques being standardized by the Correctional Service’s of Canada are investigated. Part 5 of 5
• substance abuse • forensics • prisoners • criminal justice • alcohol
Jim Jarmusch's Down By Law
Jim Jarmusch hones his deadpan comedy and stationary camera in this dead end view of American film noir, prison movies and Bob Hope's "Road To..." flicks.
• jarmusch • begnini • waits • independent • cinema
Jim Jarmusch hones his deadpan comedy and stationary camera in this dead end view of American film noir, prison movies and Bob Hope's "Road To..." flicks.
• jarmusch • begnini • waits • independent • cinema
Lucky Begins Ruling from the Big House
Luciano is put on trial by Dewey for charges of vice violation and is convicted for a long prison term. Arrangrements are made for "Lucky" to run the Commission from jail. And Luciano comes up with a plan that he feels will help gain his freedom. Using Lepke and Dewey as pawns, Charlie to win his freedom and gain back his freedom to rule the Commission.
• lepke buchhalter • dannemora prison • vito genovese • dewey • prosecution
Luciano is put on trial by Dewey for charges of vice violation and is convicted for a long prison term. Arrangrements are made for "Lucky" to run the Commission from jail. And Luciano comes up with a plan that he feels will help gain his freedom. Using Lepke and Dewey as pawns, Charlie to win his freedom and gain back his freedom to rule the Commission.
• lepke buchhalter • dannemora prison • vito genovese • dewey • prosecution
Muslim Inmates Can Attend Friday Prayers
A judge in California ruled that all Muslim inmates will have the freedom to attend Friday congregational prayers (Jumu'ah).
• muslim inmates • prison • california • islam • first amendment
A judge in California ruled that all Muslim inmates will have the freedom to attend Friday congregational prayers (Jumu'ah).
• muslim inmates • prison • california • islam • first amendment
Night on Earth
Review of Jim Jarmusch's film Night on Earth
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
Review of Jim Jarmusch's film Night on Earth
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
Psychologists and Prescription Privileges: Correctional Issues
Prescription privileges are on the psychology horizon. Recent estimates believe some state boards will pass legislation allowing psychologists to prescribe within 2 years. The effect of such privileges on the role of the correctional psychologist are discusses. Areas of conern are identified along with their potential resolutions.
• prescription • psychopharmacology • correctional psychology • prison • drugs
Prescription privileges are on the psychology horizon. Recent estimates believe some state boards will pass legislation allowing psychologists to prescribe within 2 years. The effect of such privileges on the role of the correctional psychologist are discusses. Areas of conern are identified along with their potential resolutions.
• prescription • psychopharmacology • correctional psychology • prison • drugs
Redskins Sean Taylor Avoids Jail
The Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor is the latest professional athlete to plead his way out of prison. Now, he'll teach America's youth. Imagine this lesson.
• sean taylor • washington redskins • nfl • taylor • redskins
The Washington Redskins' Sean Taylor is the latest professional athlete to plead his way out of prison. Now, he'll teach America's youth. Imagine this lesson.
• sean taylor • washington redskins • nfl • taylor • redskins
Review: The Green Mile
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
• the green mile • frank darabont • stephen king • tom hanks • capitol punishment
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
• the green mile • frank darabont • stephen king • tom hanks • capitol punishment
Stranger Than Paradise
Review of Jim Jarmusch's film Stranger Than Paradise
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
Review of Jim Jarmusch's film Stranger Than Paradise
• "roberto benigni" • benigni • "jim jarmusch" • jarmusch • "tom waits"
Tales from the West Texas Dust
This is an interview with FIJM founder Don Castleberry.
• criminal justice • prisons • don castleberry • freedom in jesus ministries • prison ministries
This is an interview with FIJM founder Don Castleberry.
• criminal justice • prisons • don castleberry • freedom in jesus ministries • prison ministries
Tales from the West Texas Dust
The conclusion of an interview with Dr. Patricia Herman
• criminal justice • prisoners • criminals • texas • prison ministry
The conclusion of an interview with Dr. Patricia Herman
• criminal justice • prisoners • criminals • texas • prison ministry
Tales from the West Texas Dust
More spacekillers and timewasters.
• texas culture • convicts • prison • slang • christian
More spacekillers and timewasters.
• texas culture • convicts • prison • slang • christian
TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
Part I of an interview with Rev. Jeff Black, pastor of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Austin
• texas culture • prisoners • prison ministries • jeff black • criminals
Part I of an interview with Rev. Jeff Black, pastor of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Austin
• texas culture • prisoners • prison ministries • jeff black • criminals
TALES...BEHIND THE BARS
The conclusion of an interview with Rev. Jeff Black.
• texas culture • prisons • prison ministries • jeff black • criminals
The conclusion of an interview with Rev. Jeff Black.
• texas culture • prisons • prison ministries • jeff black • criminals
The Longest Yard
A review of the movie "The Longest Yard", starring Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock.
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of the movie "The Longest Yard", starring Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock.
• cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
Troop 1500 Wins Gracie Awards
The documentary about the daughters of inmates in a Texas prison presents an honest depiction of how children are affected by the crimes of their mothers.
• documentary film about prison • troop 1500 movie • girl scout movie • ellen spiro • karen bernstein
The documentary about the daughters of inmates in a Texas prison presents an honest depiction of how children are affected by the crimes of their mothers.
• documentary film about prison • troop 1500 movie • girl scout movie • ellen spiro • karen bernstein
When the truth isn't enough to set you free
Why are some convicted criminals being exonorated?
• dna • evidence • test • crime • criminal
Why are some convicted criminals being exonorated?
• dna • evidence • test • crime • criminal
Driving Tours of Texas
Forget the price of gas - Texas is always entertaining and diverse. What other state offers such a diversity of food, culture and pleasures for both humans and aliens?
• bbq • mystery lights • blue bell ice cream • "old sparky" • bluebonnets
Forget the price of gas - Texas is always entertaining and diverse. What other state offers such a diversity of food, culture and pleasures for both humans and aliens?
• bbq • mystery lights • blue bell ice cream • "old sparky" • bluebonnets
Interesting Facts About Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis came from a long list of soldiers. He was no exception. He graduated from military school and took a seat in Congress in 1845. Learn interesting facts about this great man's life.
• jefferson davis • civil war • south • confederacy • north
Jefferson Davis came from a long list of soldiers. He was no exception. He graduated from military school and took a seat in Congress in 1845. Learn interesting facts about this great man's life.
• jefferson davis • civil war • south • confederacy • north
Pearl Hart: The Arizona Bandit
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
• historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
My name is Pearl Hart. I hail from Canada. I was born in 1817 and my life was an adventuresome one. I lived to be 90 years old. In the meantime I had a lot of fun. Society's rules meant nothing to me. I even robbed a stagecoach.
• historys wild women • women of history • history • womens history • canada
Port Arthur Historic Site Tasmania
The 40 hectare historic site of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia is a restired penal colony from Australia's convict past.
• port arthur tasmania • historic convict australia • historical landmark • best value tourist destination • restored buildings prison asylum
The 40 hectare historic site of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia is a restired penal colony from Australia's convict past.
• port arthur tasmania • historic convict australia • historical landmark • best value tourist destination • restored buildings prison asylum
Crimefighters
The demand for workers in law enforcement and protective services will remain strong. Find out why and learn about the many occupations in the field of Criminal Justice.
• police • criminal justice • j.m.moynahan • corrections • corrections officers
The demand for workers in law enforcement and protective services will remain strong. Find out why and learn about the many occupations in the field of Criminal Justice.
• police • criminal justice • j.m.moynahan • corrections • corrections officers