The Influence of Prison Staff on Inmate Conditions: A Multilevel Approach to Staff and Inmate Surveys |
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Authors: | Toon Molleman Frans L Leeuw |
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Institution: | (1) Ministry of Security and Justice, WODC, Terminal Noord, room 3-G03, Postbus 20301, 2500 EH Den Haag, the Netherlands;(2) Maastricht University, Maastricht & WODC, Den Haag, the Netherlands |
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Abstract: | The current study connects survey data of inmates and correctional staff in the Dutch prison system in order to describe and
explain the impact of staff orientation and staff working conditions on perceived prison circumstances of inmates. Importation
and deprivation theory are combined to test an integrated model to explain perceived prison conditions. By surveying staff
(N = 1750) and inmates (N = 4673) independently within the same period of time and by afterwards pairing the results on the level of the housing unit (N = 173) using multilevel techniques, it is found that inmates′ perceptions
of the prison conditions vary considerably between housing units. It is also found that staff’s perceptions of prison conditions
show congruency with those of inmates. Another important finding is that in housing units where the orientation of staff towards
inmates is relatively supportive, inmates perceive their circumstances as more positive. Conclusions and directions for further
research are provided. |
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