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Informationen zum Autor By Chinyere Ogbonna and Ross Nordin Klappentext Voices from the Inside takes readers into the cells of a maximum security prison to reveal the personal accounts of over sixty women that are incarcerated for drug crimes. The stories will shock and entertain, and will certainly help readers to see more than the statistics behind drug offenses. Research included in this book examines the history of prohibition in the United States, with special emphasis on alcohol and drug prohibition, and analyzes empirical data pertaining specifically to the incarceration of female drug offenders in Tennessee. Personal interviews with these women regard the criminal justice processes both before and after their incarceration. This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the impact of current drug policies on individuals and the community, as well as why these policies are not working. Zusammenfassung This book takes readers into the cells of a maximum security prison to reveal the personal accounts of over sixty women that are incarcerated for drug crimes. The stories will shock and entertain! and will certainly help readers to see more than the statistics behind drug offenses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Tables Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Acknowledgments Chapter 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 6 Chapter 2: Voices from the Inside - Pain Killers and Addiction Chapter 7 Chapter 3: Voices from the Inside - Peer Pressure and Addiction Chapter 8 Chapter 4: Voices from the Inside - Escape from Abuse and Tragedy Chapter 9 Chapter 5: Voices from the Inside - The Lure of Big Money Chapter 10 Chapter 6: Data Analysis Chapter 11 Chapter 7: Rehabilitation Programs and Release Preparation Chapter 12 Chapter 8: Classification and Procedures Chapter 13 Chapter 9: Drug Court Chapter 14 Chapter 10: Discussions and Conclusions Chapter 15 Appendix 'A': Schedule for Rank of Drugs Potential for Abuse Chapter 16 Appendix 'B': Questions asked of the participants Chapter 17 Appendix 'C': TCU Drug Screen II Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 About the Authors...
