Learn about corrections from a practitioner who has extensive experience as a correctional officer, correctional facility staff instructor, and as a community corrections, commonly known as parole, professional. This book provides a balanced approach of academic content and real world knowledge. It is suitable for post-secondary level course work. Topics include an overview of corrections, the history of corrections, community supervision, country detention, and correctional staff.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - OVERVIEW OF CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER 2 - THE HISTORY OF PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS IN THE USA
CHAPTER 3 - COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
CHAPTER 4 - THE CORRECTIONAL STAFF
CHAPTER 5 - COUNTY DETENTION: THE ROLE OF PROBATION
CHAPTER 6 - LEGAL DECISIONS IN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM
CHAPTER 7 - CLASSIFICATION AND SPECIAL REHABILITATION
CHAPTER 8 - THE PRISON
CHAPTER 9 - PRISON POPULATION MANAGEMENT
GLOSSARY
Product Information
Author: Richard Jackson
Publisher: Channel Custom Publishing © 2017
ISBN: 978-1938087325
Pages: 389
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