Corrections in the 21st Century ISE
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9781260590104
Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includ…
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Dedication
About the Authors
Brief Contents
Expanded Contents
Boxed Features
Preface
Part 1 Introduction to Corrections
Chapter 1 Corrections: An Overview
Chapter 2 Corrections Today: Evidence-based Corrections and Professionalism
Chapter 3 Sentencing: To Punish or to Reform?
Part 2 Community Corrections
Chapter 4 Probation: How Most Offenders Are Punished
Chapter 5 Intermediate Sanctions: Between Probation and Incarceration
Part 3 Institutional Corrections
Chapter 6 Jails: Way Stations Along the Justice Highway
Chapter 7 Prisons Today: Change Stations or Warehouses?
Chapter 8 Parole: Early Release and Reentry
Part 4 The Prison World
Chapter 9 The Staff World: Managing the Prison Population
Chapter 10 The Inmate World: Living Behind Bars
Chapter 11 The Legal World: Prisoners' Rights
Chapter 12 Special Prison Populations: Prisoners Who Are Substance Abusers, Who Have HIV/AIDS, Who Are Mentally Challenged, and Who Are Elderly
End notes
Glossary
Credits
Case Index
Subject Index
Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includes a thorough description of correctional ideology, a comprehensive overview of correctional practice, and the development of personal skills applicable to the corrections field.