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O’Keefe, M.L. (2008). Administrative Segregation From Within: A Corrections Perspective. The Prison Journal, 88(1), 123-143.

1. What is meant by the term 'administrative segregation'?

2. What is the primary concern regarding administrative segregation?

3. What concerns have been raised by 8th Amendment issues pertaining to administrative segregation?

Brodsky, S.L. (2007). Correctional Psychology and the American Association of Correctional Psychology: A Revisionist History. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 34(6), 862-869.

1. Describe the tensions that existed for psychologists during the mid-1960s in many correctional institutions?

2. Explain the workload and working conditions that existed for some psychologists at the Midwestern maximum security prison described in the article.

3. Describe the fragmented nature of the world of correctional psychology.

Paparozzi, M.A., & Guy, R. (2009). The Giant That Never Woke: Parole Authorities as the Linchpin to Evidence-Based Practices and Prisoner Reentry. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 25(4), 397-411.

1. According to the author how have things remained the same, or gotten worse, in corrections?

2. In what way can parole authorities affect correctional practices?

3. What are the core competencies that could assist in the implementation of policies and programs founded on good research?