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There's No Crying in Prison describes the observations of a correctional psychologist working on the front lines with inmates. The aim is to take the readers inside the real world of prison to help them understand its people and culture. The book describes the physical, social, and cultural world of inmates, how they attempt to influence the prison environment, and strategies staff members use to contain them. Dr. Jaffe avoids both the formal descriptions of the academic press and the more sensationalistic accounts of inmates and journalists. The book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the real world of prison.

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A licensed, practicing clinical psychologist with 25 years experience in the field, working full time as Chief of Psychology in the federal prison system. A graduate of Cornell University (B.S., Degree of Distinction) and the Virginia Consortium for Professional Psychology (Psy.D), he teaches classes in forensic psychology for a local master's program, is fluent in Spanish, a recipient of the 1994 VCPP Alumni of the Year Award, and the 2008 Supervisor of the Year Award at his worksite. Professional interests include correctional psychology, psychology of the perpetrator and victim, clinical supervision, and therapy. Dr. Jaffe is married and has 4 children.

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