Prisons, Inmates and Governance in Latin America

This edited collection explores prison governance in Latin America, presenting social research from various countries to examine practices by prisoners themselves. It highlights significant variations in governance practices across countries, prisons, and areas, contributing to theoretical understanding and policy debates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 411 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited collection delves into the critical realm of prison governance, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of contemporary prisons in Latin America. Through a comprehensive examination of social research from various countries within the region, including Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina, the book offers a detailed exploration of the practices of governance by prisoners themselves in each unique setting. What emerges is a profound variability in governance practices, not only across countries but also within the same country, between prisons, and even within the same prison. The chapters in this book make significant contributions to our understanding of the emergence, dynamics, and consequences of these practices within the region's confinement institutions. Moreover, the book addresses the complex task of explaining why these types of governance practices occur in Latin American prisons, considering that some may be remnants of a distant past while others have emerged more recently. By contributing to the ongoing debate on prison policies in Latin America, this collection offers valuable insights and alternative perspectives that can shape the future of correctional systems in the region.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030986049
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022