Well, I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but when we were given instructions to create our annotated bibliography for Project 2 I was completely lost. To be honest, I had no idea what that was. Thank goodness for instructors that take time to give detailed instructions and explanations to make sure that every student understands! I soon learned that it was essentially a description and short explanation on each of the sources that I had picked to use for our upcoming research paper. Time consuming and detailed oriented, sure, but not as scary as I pictured! I have included my polished draft of my annotated bibliography below. We had to use 12 sources and this is my brief description of each! I am truly excited about the topic that I have chosen, and am excited to write my paper!
Annotated Bibliography
Binswanger, Ingrid A., M.D., et al. "Release from Prison - A High Risk of Death for Former Inmates." The New England journal of medicine 356.2 (2007): 157-65. ProQuest. https://search-proquest-com.uaptc.idm.oclc.org/docview/223925523/fulltextPDF/E6B1623A98A5480BPQ/1?accountid=39906. 5 Mar. 2021.
The authors study the risk of death among former inmates soon after their release, finding that the risk of death is highest in the first two weeks after release due to drug overdose, cardiovascular disease, homicide, and suicide. These authors take the stance that interventions are needed to reduce this risk of death. I found this source to be credible due to the fact that the authors are all highly respected doctors, and it was a published article in a medical journal. I plan to use this source to further detail why reform programs are important while the individual is still incarcerated, to prepare them for release back into society.
Gerber, Alan S., et al. “Can Incarcerated Felons Be (Re)Integrated into the Political System? Results from a Field Experiment.” American Journal of Political Science, vol. 59, no. 4, 2015, pp. 912–926. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/24582956. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
Gerber explains in this article the link between political participation and recidivism. Gerber does not give a personal stance but does give results of studies that were conducted to determine the likelihood of a previous felon registering to vote. I found this article to be credible based on the publisher. I intend to use this to show the benefits of allowing previously convicted felons to opportunity to vote again and participate in society.
Gul, Rais. “Our Prisons Punitive or Rehabilitative? An Analysis of Theory and Practice.” Policy Perspectives, vol. 15, no. 3, 2018, pp. 67–83. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.13169/polipers.15.3.0067. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
Gul explains in this article what the prison system is like in Pakistan, including both violence and reformation. He does not give a personal stance but does give many detailed resources for the information that he has provided explaining the current prison system. As I was only familiar with some of the references that Gul used for this article, I am not positive as to how credible it is. I do plan to potentially use the article to explain similarities and differences between U.S. prison systems and those of European countries.
Hartnett, Stephen John, et al. Working for Justice : A Handbook of Prison Education and
Activism. University of Illinois Press, 2013. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e900xww&AN=581522&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
This book describes an urgent need to end violence in prisons and explains the effect that certain programs in prisons are helping move towards positive change and reform. The authors have a clear stance that prison reform is absolutely necessary. I have found this source to be credible based on the amount of documented research they provide for their studies, and the number of different contributors they have towards this edition. I plan on using this e-book to help explain the violence in prisons and why we must fight for reform to end it.
Jacobs, Leah A, and Sequoia N Giordano. “‘It’s Not Like Therapy’: Patient-Inmate Perspectives on Jail Psychiatric Services.” Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, vol. 45, no. 2, Mar. 2018, pp. 265–275. Medical Database; ProQuest Central, doi:http://dx.doi.org.uaptc.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10488-017-0821-2. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
In this article, Jacobs and Giordano explain the way that mental health treatment is addressed while someone is incarcerated. While the authors do not give their stance, they do give examples and research that details why treatment services need to be strengthened. I found this source to be credible based on the extensive reference information they provided for all of the sources of their reports and studies. I plan on using this source to explain the link between mental health and incarceration and prison reentry.
King, Erin A, et al. “The Relationship Between Severe Mental Disorders and Recidivism in a Sample of Women Released from Prison.” Psychiatric Quarterly, Mar. 2018, pp. 1–15. Medical Database; ProQuest Central, doi:http://dx.doi.org.uaptc.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s11126-018-9572-9. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
King, Tripodi, and Veech provide information detailing the high levels of reported mental health problems in women during and after incarceration, and explains why it is important to provide services during and after incarceration to promote rehabilitation. While the authors may not give a personal stance, they do give extensive information detailing why women are in such need for these resources. I found this source to be credible based on the research that they conducted and provided as a reference. I intend to use this article to explain the link between mental health and incarceration and the need for reform programs.
Koons-Witt, Barbara, and Courtney Crittenden. “Gender Differences and Program Participation among Prisoners with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders.” Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, vol. 57, no. 7, Oct. 2018, pp. 431–458. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/10509674.2018.1523818. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
Koons-Witt and Crittenden report on the difference that gender makes when it comes to the issue of access to mental health and substance abuse treatment in prison, as well as examining how prison staff is often not equip to deal with inmates with mental disorders which leads the inmate to become mistreated. Based on the fact that the article was published in a highly respected journal and focused on data collected from prisons, I found the source to be credible. I plan on using this source to further explain the link between substance abuse and mental health disorders and prison entry and reentry.
Lahm, Karen F. “Educational Participation and Inmate Misconduct.” Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, vol. 48, no. 1, Jan. 2009, pp. 37–52. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/10509670802572235. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
In this article, Lahm explains the correlation between education programs in prison and inmate misconduct. Lahm gives research detailing that an inmate who completes an education program during incarceration is less likely to recidivate, have better self-esteem, and be better able to find employment after release. I found this source credible based on the well -known journal that it was published in. I plan on using this article to explain why prison programs and reform in prisons is important for inmate release.
Lynch, Attorney General Loretta E. “Roadmap to Reentry Reducing Recidivism Through Improved Reentry Outcomes at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.” The United States Department of Justice, Justice.gov, Apr. 2016, www.justice.gov/archives/reentry/file/844356/download. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
This website includes a document detailing a model for a system that can promote successful reentry back into society for individuals leaving prison. The Attorney General has a stance that successful reentry is essential for helping individuals return to normal and productive lives. I find this source to be very credible as it was provided by The Department of Justice. I plan on using this article to explain the types of programs that we could potentially implement in prisons across the country to help with prison reformation.
Olson, David E, and Arthur J Lurigio. “The Long-Term Effects of Prison-Based Drug Treatment and Aftercare Services on Recidivism.” Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1 Nov. 2014, doi:10.1080/10509674.2014.956965. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
The article by Olson and Lurigio describes a study in which there was a lower likelihood or recidivism when prison based drug treatment programs and aftercare programs were done. The authors give in depth details on the importance of drug treatment and aftercare programs offered in prisons. Based on the amount of research that was conducted, I found this to be a credible source. I plan on using this article to explain the link between drug abuse history and incarceration, and well as further my discussion about the importance of reform programming in prisons.
Pelletier, Emily, and Douglas Evans. “Beyond Recidivism: Positive Outcomes from Higher Education Programs in Prisons.” Journal of Correctional Education, vol. 70, no. 2, Aug. 2019, pp. 49–68. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=142157296&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
Pelletier and Evans interview former inmates that completed prison education programs while they were incarcerated and learn how it has helped them upon reentry into society. It was clear that the stance of the authors, although maybe not specifically expressed, leaned towards how important the education programs were. I found this source very credible as they interviewed real people that had been released from prison. I plan on using this to further explain why reform should be the main focus of prisons instead of punishment.
Richmond, KerryM. “Why Work While Incarcerated? Inmate Perceptions on Prison Industries Employment.” Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, vol. 53, no. 4, May 2014, pp. 231–252. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/10509674.2014.902005. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
Richmond provides information on how beneficial it can be to provide inmates with education and employment opportunities while incarcerated because it can help inmates to build skills, learn to build relationships, and provide real work experience for when they are released from prison. Richmond does not give a personal stance but gives detailed background and other information explaining how this has been beneficial. I have found this source to be credible as the journal that published it is very respected. I plan to use this article to further my examples of how reform needs to be done in prisons to help the inmate upon release.
Visher, Christy A., and Jeremy Travis. “Transitions from Prison to Community: Understanding Individual Pathways.” Annual Review of Sociology, vol. 29, 2003, pp. 89–113. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/30036962. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
Visher and Travis discuss the individual pathways taken in the transition from prison to community, including aspects of individual character, support system, community influences, and state policies. The authors take a stance on understanding these individual pathways to be very important to help combat the issue of recidivism. I found this source to be credible because of the study and research on inmates that was provided. I plan to use this source to continue my explanation as to why prisons need to make their main goal reformation, to help individuals become functioning members of society after release.
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