The World's Oldest Training School for Prison Officials

Selection of Prison Officials and Guards

Violence Against Women: Synthesis of Research for Secondary School Officials

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A judge's three worlds: proof, philosophy, and the prison.

Tensions between the world of science and the world of law may arise because of their differing viewpoints and philosophies. Disagreements may center around such questions as what constitutes proof, around human behavior, and around the use of the insanity defense in criminal cases. The just deserts model is examined and is criticized as being harsh and possibly unrealistic in today's society.

Prison nursing and its training.

The main task of nurses is to take care of sick and healthy people and evaluate changes in their health conditions. The goal is to take the appropriate measures to help their recovery or guarantee a dignified death, and if possible, help them regain autonomy and independence. Nursing is present in different areas: primary health, mental health, accident and emergencies, intensive and coronary c...

Tobacco use, Alcohol Consumption and Self-rated Oral Health among Nigerian Prison Officials

BACKGROUND The oral health condition and lifestyle in term of tobacco use and alcohol consumption of custodian of prisons have been left unstudied. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco use, alcohol consumption and self-rated oral health among Nigerian prison officials. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among prison officials working in Abuja, Nas...