Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit By Knowing Them, by Bud Allen and Diana Bosta, was one of the most eye-opening books I read when I began working in the correctional setting. It was originally published in 1981 and has proven to be one of those timeless “must reads” for anyone working with inmates in any setting. It’s still in stock at Amazon and rated a solid 5 stars. In my opinion, nobody should be allowed to work in corrections without first reading this book.
We all want to believe that we’re intelligent, sophisticated, and unlikely to be conned. The reality is that everyone who works with inmates, regardless of educational background, training, or career role, will inevitably be deceived and manipulated.
Although it may be impossible not get get taken at times, this book helps correctional personnel not to fall victim to major setups (if you read the book, you’ll be shocked at how easily this can happen!) and reduces the chances of being manipulated in smaller-scale day-to-day scenarios.
Even if you don’t work with inmates, you’ll instantly be less naive and more likely to thwart deception if you read this book. Check it out!
Have you read this book? Please share your own thoughts about it.
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