(eBook PDF) American Corrections: Theory, Research, Policy, and Practice 3rd Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
Product details:
- ISBN-10 : 128415307X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1284153071
- Author: Matt Delisi, Peter J. Conis
US Corrections from A to Z American Corrections continues to offer an engaging, scholarly, and student-friendly exploration into the US correctional system in an updated third edition. Beginning with sentencing and offender classification and proceeding to parole and reentry, the text walks students through the entire correctional system and its processes. This progression from foundations to specializations lays the groundwork for a solid understanding of US corrections and prepares students for a variety of careers within the US criminal justice system. The Third Edition features new information on hot topics such as restorative justice restitution programs, the Federal Post Conviction Risk Assessment (PCRA), and an in-depth look at the effectiveness of various correctional programs. With its clear writing style and apolitical approach, American Corrections: Theory, Research, Policy, and Practice, Third Edition is the obvious choice for learning about the American correctional system.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1 Corrections and Its Place in the Criminal
Chapter 2 The Philosophy and History of Corrections
Chapter 3 The Law and Corrections
Chapter 4 Sentencing and Offender Classification
Chapter 5 The Pretrial Period and Jails
Chapter 6 Diversion, Pretrial Treatment, and Prevention
Chapter 7 Intermediate Sanctions
Chapter 8 Probation
Chapter 9 Prisoners and Inmate Behavior
Chapter 10 Prison Organization, Management, and Programs
Chapter 11 Parole
Chapter 12 Reentry
Chapter 13 Juvenile Corrections
Chapter 14 Women and Corrections
Chapter 15 Capital Punishment and Civil Commitment
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