Corrections in the 21st Century 8th edition – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9781259824012,1259824012

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781259824012
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1259824012
• Author: Frank Schmalleger, John Smykla

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.

Table contents:

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

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