Some issues in the practice of correctional psychology in the context of security.

Discusses danger of correctional psychologists' losing sight of their proper role as they practice in the context of the pervasive influence of security in the correctional setting. The issues of inmate as client, confidentiality, positive responses, consent and free choice, and punishment as therapy are addressed. Suggestions are offered for reconciling apparent psychology–security conflicts. (11 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)