Inmates open up about causes of violent crime
A report by the Public Safety Institute at the University of Memphis is the result of a survey of Shelby County Correctional Center inmates. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Past victimization and having a parent who’s incarcerated are among the main drivers of violent behavior, according to a report. But acknowledging the importance of education and schoolwork reduced inmates' sense of hopelessness.
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Public Safety Institute Floyd Bonner Jr. University of Memphis violent crime Shelby County Correctional Center Laura Iesue James Maxwell Helms Jerry Watson Austin WyattJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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