Prison Management
The U.S. is home to the thirty-one supermax prisons. Thirty are state prisons and one Administrative Maximum prison (ADX), which is a federal institution. These prisons confine the worst of the worst prisoners, many of whom are the most violent, disruptive, and escape-prone inmates. What differentiates the management practices make in supermax prisons as compared to other prisons? How does working at these supermax prisons affect prison officers and the other staff members? Is there a potential for inmate abuse in this prison setting and how does the risk factor compare to that of other prisons? What are the potential risks to the mental and physical health of the inmates in supermax facilities?
