Behind The Walls

By Karen H. Myers

Book Overview

Behind the Walls: Women in Corrections is a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of a group of supportive female correctional officers who navigate their profession's unique challenges and emotional difficulties. Their bond is inseparable as they deal with working in an all-male-dominated field. While becoming familiar with the system, they realize that being a correctional officer is a weighty job that becomes a significant role and a particular way of life. Throughout the stories, the book describes some situations of working in the prison system, its impact on their personal lives, and how it can impact their work and relationships. Each female brings an intriguing background to the narrative that makes the reader realize what can happen behind the walls of a correctional facility and how it can affect their personal decisions. Behind the Walls: Women in Corrections highlights the flexibility, strengths, and commitment of women working in corrections and portrays their journey not only in their careers but also in how this profession can shape their lives and foster a deep connection with one another during challenging times and when one of them makes a wrongful decision.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C1J3FBG8
• ISBN13: 9798390397619
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"