These lively and stimulating ideas for use in and out of class reinforce active learning. The activities apply to individual or group projects.

13-1:  Discuss the history and organization of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

1. Documentation:  In groups of 3-5, create a visual diagram that depicts the organization of BOP including various divisions and regions.
2. Writing:  Research the BOP regional office in your jurisdiction. In 500-800 words, discuss its mission, organization, and other details reported on the website. Comment also on anything that you find significant or surprising.

13-2:  Discuss common organizational features of state and local prison systems.

1. Role-playing:  In groups of 3-5, depict 3 scenarios which demonstrate the communication and collaboration between BOP local departments, state departments, and Central Office.
2. Writing:  States and local governments are contracting with private prisons to house inmates. In 1000-1200 words, reflect on the implications of this including potential benefits, challenges, and how it may impact the lives of inmates.

13-3:  Describe five common styles of management in prisons.

1. Role-playing:  In groups of 4-6, create scenarios that reflect each of the different management styles. Consider the similarities and differences between them.
2. Writing:  Why is the prison grapevine important and how can administrators create an environment that embraces it while maintaining security standards.

13-4:  Compare key differences and similarities between managers and leaders.

1. Role-playing:  In groups of 4-6, create 3-5 scenarios that reflect differences between an administrator who purely manages and one who also shows leadership. Include in your scenarios interactions with staff and inmates.
2. Writing:  Explain how emotional intelligence is essential in prison and how administrators can exemplify it. Consider also the ways in which the public might view inmates, and how inmates and staff view each other. Discuss in 800-1000 words.

13-5:  Identify the characteristics of an effective correctional leader.

1. Role-playing:  In groups of 3-5, portray 5 scenarios that demonstrate the disruptiveness of rogues and mavericks and how an effective leaders can deter their emergence.
2. Writing:  Imagine you are a prison administrator aiming to boost morale inside your facility while maintaining security standards. What strategies might you employ and how will they accomplish your goals? Consider the symbiotic relationships in prison as well as your spans of control and influence. Discuss in 800-1000 words.

13-6:  Discuss the benefits and challenges faced by women in correctional management.

1. Role-playing:  In groups of 4-6, portray 3-5 scenarios that demonstrate sexist behavior from staff and/or inmates in a correctional facility, and how it can be addressed. Discuss within the group concerns, challenges, and opportunities for women in correctional management in these scenarios.
2. Writing:  In 800-1000 words, discuss ways in which the glass ceiling permeates itself in prison, ways it is currently being combatted, and further areas for reform that can expand opportunities for women in correctional management.

13-7:  Describe the importance of racial and cultural diversity and professionalism in the corrections workforce.

1. Practicum:  The convict code is gradually becoming less pronounced in prisons. In groups of 3-5, devise 5-7 actions that might continue to diminish the convict code, and the potential benefit of this.
2. Writing:  How can increasing racial and cultural diversity amongst correctional staff enhance symbiotic relationships between inmates and staff? How can such relationships affect the environment within the correctional facility? Discuss in 800-1000 words.

13-8:  Identify specific issues involved with emergency management in the corrections system.          

1. Practicum:  In groups of 4-6, outline 3 action plans that address potential emergencies that might arise in prison or jail. Include details on necessary training, budgeting, and collaboration with external agencies. Discuss the necessity of emergency preparedness while also the realistic assessment of occurrences during emergency responses.
2. Writing:  Imagine you are a youth placed on gang management data. Discuss how this will likely impact your perspectives of law enforcement and your loyalties to your gang. Reflect in 500-800 words.