Staff Perspectives on Prison Climate from the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

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

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to review key findings from a prison climate survey developed and administered in conjunction with the Prison Research & Innovation Initiative to individuals working in the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. This panel will provide an overview of staff attitudes toward prison, thoughts about the prison environment in which they work, and priorities for reform, among other topics. The presentation will link these findings to potential reform opportunities to be implemented in the future as part of the PRII project.

Authors

• Joseph Kim, Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Kayla Powell, Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Ilma Jahic, Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Shayla Gilleland, Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Mindi TenNapel, Iowa Department of Human Rights