24 Feb Week 7 Assignment – Corrections Officers: Roles and Challenges
After reviewing this week’s textbook reading and conducting research on the roles and challenges of corrections officers, you are to write a 3-5 page research paper in which you:
Explain the correctional facility staff hierarchy and the four main goals of correctional staff members, including the importance of each goal.
Outline the effectiveness of the five types of power available to correctional staff to manage inmate behavior.
Describe the factors contributing to correctional officer corruption within correctional facilities.
Report on the symptoms of stress for correctional officers and the associated underlying factors.
Summarize the effectiveness of the methods correctional officers use to cope with stress.
Use three sources to support your writing.
Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
Access the Strayer University Library or review library guides for help with research, writing, and citation.
Formatting
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Learning Outcomes
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Research the employee hierarchy of a correctional facility and the systems in place to help those employees complete their duties.
References
Frank Schmalleger. 2021. Corrections in the 21st Century. CRJ410 McGraw Hill Education 9th edition textbook available at https://www.strayerbookstore.com
