Perspectives from Missouri’s correctional staff: Priorities for improving prison climate and culture

• In Event: Correctional Staff Perspectives on Prison Climate: Evidence from the Prison Research & Innovation Initiative

Abstract

This presentation will review key findings from a survey administered in conjunction with the Prison Research & Innovation Initiative to individuals working in one Missouri Department of Corrections facility. It will provide an overview of correctional staff’s perceptions of health and safety, employee support and programming, and suggestions for areas to improve, among other topics. This presentation will include discussion about opportunities to improve the prison climate to be implemented as part of the PRII project.

Authors

• Ashley Givens, University of Missouri

• Kelli Canada, University of Missouri

• Beth Huebner, University of Missouri - St. Louis

• Janet Garcia-Hallett, University of New Haven