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Youth in Prison: We the People of Unit Four
by M. A. Bortner, Linda M. Williams "We the
People of Unit Four feel that an automatic level drop is too much of a
consequence for some types of behavior, especially for..." (more)
Product Description:
Youth in Prison tells the story of youths in a "model" juvenile prison program �
a program created after a class action lawsuit for inhumane and illegal
practices. It captures the lives of these youths inside and outside of prison,
from drugs, gangs, and criminal behavior to the realities of families, schools,
and neighborhoods. Youth in Prison is a book about all of us: those kept, those
charged with their keeping, and the society that demands and condones this
imprisonment. |
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In the Belly of the Beast : Letters From Prison
by Jack Henry Abbott "I've wanted
somehow to convey you the sensations-the atmospheric pressure, you might say-of
what it is to be seriously a long-term prisoner in an American..." (more)
Book description:
A visionary book in the repertoire of prison literature. This is a 37 year old
man's account of 25 years behind bars. |
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Prison Madness : The Mental Health Crisis Behind Bars and What We Must Do About
It
by Terry Kupers "A very large number of prisoners today suffer from a mental
disorder serious enough to require intensive psychiatric treatment..." (more)
Book description:
A Disturbing and Shocking Expose-A Passionate Cry for Reform
Prison Madness exposes the brutality and failure of today's correctional
system-for all prisoners-but especially the incredible conditions Andured by
those suffering from serious mental disorders.
"A passionately argued and brilliantly written wake-up call to America about the
myriad ways our penal systems brutalize our entire culture. Dr. Kupers not only
diagnoses the problem, he also offers a set of solutions. I hope this book will
be read by all concerned citizens and voters, for it conveys truths that are
vitally important to all of us."-James Gilligan, Department of Psychiatry,
Harvard Medical School, and author of Violence: Reflections on a National
Epidemic |
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Life in Prison
by Stanley "Tookie" Williams, Barbara Cottman Becnel
Book Description:
"The true stories I've written in this book are my living nightmares. My
greatest hope is that the lessons the stories offer will help you make better
choices than I did." Stanley "Tookie" Williams, cofounder of the notorious Crips
gang, is a death-row inmate. But in his two decades of incarceration, Williams
has also become a respected author and activist whose dedication to ending gang
warfare in the lives of inner-city children has earned him a 2001 Nobel Peace
Prize nomination. In this award-winning book--which has drawn praise from
educators, government leaders, and families alike--Williams describes the brutal
reality of being an inmate. He debunks myths of prisons as "gladiator schools"
with blunt, riveting stories of overwhelming homesickness, the terror of
solitary confinement, and the humiliation of strip-searches. Williams' words are
a frank challenge to adolescent readers to educate themselves, make intelligent
decisions, and above all, not to follow in his footsteps. |
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Lost and Found: Ministry to Incarcerated Youth
by Don Smarto "Childhood is characterized by a time of
play..." (more)
Book Description:
Crucial reading for anyone who ministers to delinquents or incarcerated
juveniles.
Parents will appreciate the practical chapters about parenting a difficult
child, communication, signs of drug abuse, depression, and parent-child
contracts. |
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Children Behind Bars: Youth Who are Detained,
Incarcerated and Executed
by Susan Kilbourne "Throughout the world, children are held
in detention centers, jails and prisons..." (more)
Book description:
International treaties, conventions and rules stipulate standards for the
humane treatment of children who are detained or incarcerated. However, detained
and incarcerated children often are held in substandard conditions and denied
access to education, adequate medical care, due process and other services. This
easy-to-read booklet provides an overview of the factors that put children at
risk of incarceration and identifies the international standards that protect
the rights of these children. The booklet also discusses the effects of
incarceration and the death penalty for offenders. |
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The Rebuilding of Broken Young Men
by Incarcerated Youth
Book Description:
About the Author
The authors are young incarcerated men (ages 15-22) who have invited readers
into their hearts as they attempt to begin repaying their debts to society.
Product Description:
This book is the result of the efforts of the Oregon Juvenile Justice system to
change lives. It is a collection of quotations written by incarcerated youth on
what changes they've made since incarceration |
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