Due to the nature of the corrections environment, staff may be required to use force. But when and how much is appropriate? Written by an academician and a practitioner, this resource is designed for use by correctional officers and administrators. It provides an overview of the use of an current policies regarding force. Topics covered include a historical background on the use of force, the legal issues involved, current use of force practices based on a national ACA survey, and information on effective policies. Also includes samples of policies and further references.