Bullying among prisoners: innovations in research and theory

This book aims to present key aspects of the prison-based bullying research which has taken place over the last few years. It is a field in which there has been considerably increased interest. One of the main features of this book is the recognition that much previous bullying research has been descriptive in nature, with little underlying theory to assist its development as an area of academic interest. In addressing this need this book will serve as an indispensable resource for students, academics and professionals with interests in this field. Chapters in the book address the following ar.

Includes index.

Cover; Bullying among Prisoners; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures and tables; Preface; Notes on contributors; Part I: Introduction; 1 Bullying among prisoners: the need for innovation; Defining prison bullying; Overview of prison bullying research; Problems with the field: where are the gaps in knowledge?; Why innovation is needed: the implications of developing theory and research; Conclusion; Part II: Research; 2 Bullying behaviour among women in prison; Women's offending; Prevalence; Types of bullying among women; Reasons for bullying; Who are the bullies?

Who are the victims?Implications of bullying; Conclusion; 3 Bullying and suicides in prisons; Suicidal behaviour in prisons: definition and prevalence; Suicidal behaviour in prisons: correlates; Bullying in prisons: the link to suicidal behaviour; A Dutch study on bullying and suicidal behaviour in prisons; Conclusion; 4 Bullying among young offenders: findings from a qualitative study; The nature and function of bullying among young offenders; Bullying among young offenders: a qualitative study; Conclusion

5 Examining bullying among institutionalized young offenders: triangulation of questionn…