corrections 3.3

Roles of Corrections Officers

Prepare a paper detailing the role of corrections officials. At a minimum, your paper should explain the corrections officers’ place within the social roles of inmates as detailed in your text, and the role of corrections officers within jail and prison administration.

The paper must be two to three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly resources (at least one of which can be found in the Ashford University Library) in addition to the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.