How Do You Succeed As A Female Worker In A Mens Prison?
It’s no secret that one of the emerging employment opportunities in the USA over the past several years has been in the corrections field. It’s also true that the majority of corrections facilities are built for male inmates. If you are one of the growing numbers of women who are considering applying for one of these challenging but well-paying jobs, here are some tips to help you succeed in unfamiliar territory. Understand the environment. Prisons are high-risk environments, and the training you receive before you start working with inmates will be very valuable. Take advantage of all opportunities to get familiar with the rules of the road. People are in prison for a wide variety of reasons, but it’s good to remember that many, if not most, inmates are where they need or deserve to be–at least for this time in their lives. Learn what it means to be firm. In many prisons, the rule of thumb for employee behavior is to be firm, fair and consistent. For many women working in male prison
