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"Institutional Harm" Violence and the Federal Prison Complex.
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ISBN13: 9798294616069
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 31 2025
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 31 2025
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Institutional Harm: Violence and the Federal Prison Complex peels back the reinforced concrete walls and razor wire of America's federal prison system to expose the violence, neglect, and systemic dysfunction festering within. Drawing on decades of research, firsthand accounts, and policy analysis, this timely and urgent book offers a sweeping examination of the Bureau of Prisons (BoP) and its struggle to maintain order in a volatile and often inhumane environment. From understaffed penitentiaries and gang-controlled housing units to the mental health crises exacerbated by solitary confinement, each chapter confronts the institutional failures that allow brutality to flourish. Yet Institutional Harm is not simply an exposé, it is a call to action. It presents solutions grounded in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice, urging readers to imagine a system rooted not in fear and punishment, but in safety, dignity, and rehabilitation. Whether you are a criminal justice professional, policymaker, academic, or concerned citizen, this book will challenge your assumptions, provoke difficult questions, and inspire critical dialogue about the future of incarceration in America. Inside the walls, violence reigns. Outside, the nation must choose; reform or repeat. About the Author
Wayne J. Gombar is a seasoned criminal justice professional with decades of experience within the security and homeland security realm. A veteran advocate for justice reform, he brings firsthand insight into the inner workings of America's prison system and the human costs of institutional failure. Gombar holds advanced degrees in criminal justice and emergency management and is currently pursuing doctoral studies focused on criminal justice. His work blends academic rigor with a deep commitment to reform, offering readers both hard truths and hopeful solutions.
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