Rev. ed. of: Contemporary corrections. 2nd ed. 2002. Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-461) and index.
Contents:
A brief history of punishments and corrections -- Sentencing and criminal sanctions -- Jails and detention facilities -- Institutional corrections -- Inmates -- Probation and parole -- Community corrections -- Corrections work world -- Administration of corrections programs -- Corrections law and inmate litigation -- Gender issues in corrections -- Race, ethnicity, and corrections -- Future of corrections -- Glossary.
Summary:
This book is an overview of the field of corrections ... This text is designed for undergraduate students who are taking their first course in corrections. [The] focus is on corrections in the United States today.-Pref.
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