Download or read book Correctional Contexts 5th Edition written by Latessa and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Correctional Contexts written by Edward Latessa and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and critical review of corrections, Correctional Contexts: Contemporary and Classical Readings, Fifth Edition, traces the history and development of corrections and punishment as it has evolved in the U.S. over the past few centuries. This text presents both classical and contemporary articles that cover the history of corrections in the U.S.; discusses how various facets of the system operate today; and considers where we as a country may be headed regarding the confinement, control, and treatment of our correctional populations. Each chapter opens with an introduction and concludes with study questions.
Download or read book Correctional Contexts written by Edward J. Latessa and published by Roxbury Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Correctional Contexts written by Edward J. Latessa and published by Roxbury Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-07-27 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by Edward J. Latessa and Alexander M. Holsinger, the third edition of this acclaimed anthology combines classical and contemporary articles on corrections. It traces the history and origins of corrections and punishment in the United States while also examining current issues and trendsin the field. New articles in every section of the book offer a much broader base for students to learn about and critically analyze corrections. Seventeen articles are new to this edition. Changes include the following: * Part I, History and Purpose of Punishment and Imprisonment, includes a new chapter on the purpose of sentencing and punishment. * Living in Prison and Working in Prison were previously two separate parts. They have been combined into one section in Part II with five new chapters. * The Part III title has been changed to Prison Policy and Inmate Rights and features an entirely new collection of chapters. * Part IV, Institutional Programming and Treatment, offers two new articles, adding up-to-date research on effective programs and what works in reducing recidivism. * Part V, Release From Prison and Parole, includes three new and one updated article focusing on reentry issues. * Part VI, New Directions, contains two new articles that focus on restorative justice and legislators' views on corrections. * A new comprehensive online Instructor's Manual/Testing Program, written by Barbara Sims, is also available. Introductions frame each section of the book, as well as each article, guiding students through an analysis of the readings that follow. Key issues and concepts are identified, which aid instructors in the development of class dialogue and exam creation--as will the discussion questions that followeach article.
Download or read book Essentials of Corrections written by G. Larry Mays and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this leading “essentials” textbook on corrections has been fully revised and updated to include new international comparative data, and a fresh chapter on prison inmates with special needs. Unrivalled in scope, it offers undergraduates a concise but comprehensive introduction to the subject. Includes textual materials and assignments formulated to encourage students’ critical thinking skills Chapters feature text boxes on key points of correctional theory and on international correctional practice Presented in full color throughout — including extensive photos and graphics Includes stand-alone chapters on careers in corrections, gender and ethnicity issues, and likely future developments in corrections Features invaluable historical context on the evolution of correctional theory and practice Offers a new, comprehensive online Student Study Guide and thoroughly updated and expanded ancillary materials
Download or read book The Psychology of Criminal Conduct written by D.A. Andrews and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides step-by-step procedures to help police administrators execute their duties and fulfill their responsibilities more effectively, efficiently and productively. Divided into sections-behavioral aspects of police management, functional aspects of police management, and modern police management: major issues-it introduces the reader to a broad range of topics with which all police managers should be familiar.
Download or read book Corrections Today written by Larry Siegel and published by Mindtap Course List. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a frontline look at the field of corrections with Siegel/Bartollas/Maroun's CORRECTIONS TODAY, 5th EDITION. This more concise, visual paperback alternative to hardback Introduction to Corrections texts is ideal for readers who are interested in real-world concepts and applications. It examines the field of corrections through the lens of students -- perhaps like you -- who are giving serious thought to a career in the field or who are working in corrections while seeking an advanced degree in order to be promoted or switch job paths. Updated with new professional profiles and insightful coverage of restorative justice, special offender populations, the use of private prisons, COVID-19 impact and many other timely topics, this edition offers a practical, engaging, career-focused and authoritative introduction to corrections.
Download or read book Race and Crime written by Shaun L. Gabbidon and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two of the most prominent criminologists in the field, Race and Crime, Fourth Edition examines how racial and ethnic groups intersect with the U.S. criminal justice system. Award winning authors Shaun L. Gabbidon and Helen Taylor Greene provide students with the latest data and research on White, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian-American, and Native American intersections with the criminal justice system. Rich with several timely topics such as biosocial theory, violent victimizations, police bias, and immigration policing, the Fourth Edition continues to investigate modern-day issues relevant to understanding race/ethnicity and crime in the United States. A thought-provoking discussion of contemporary issues is uniquely balanced with an historical context to offer students a panoramic perspective on race and crime. Accessible and reader friendly, this comprehensive text shows students how race and ethnicity have mattered and continue to matter in the administration of justice.
Download or read book History of Criminal Justice written by Mark Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering criminal justice history on a cross-national basis, this book surveys criminal justice in Western civilization and American life chronologically from ancient times to the present. It is an introduction to the historical problems of crime, law enforcement and penology, set against the background of major historical events and movements. Integrating criminal justice history into the scope of European, British, French and American history, this text provides the opportunity for comparisons of crime and punishment over boundaries of national histories. The text now concludes with a chapter that addresses terrorism and homeland security.
Download or read book Corrections written by Richard P. Seiter and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As an author, I am very excited about this introductory textbook on corrections. Having spent most of my life working in the correctional field, I have had the opportunity to work in many different situations and with many dedicated people. I am pleased to be able to pass on some of the experiences and information gathered over thirty years to students studying corrections and perhaps considering corrections as a career. As such, the goal of this textbook is to provide students with a practical understanding of today's operations of corrections. The text includes correctional history and theory; however, the text concentrates on what we do in corrections, why we do it, and what challenges face contemporary correctional staff and administrators. The text also presents case studies, information on careers, and real examples of situations to provide students with an understanding of the practical aspects of working in corrections. The sixth edition of Corrections: An Introduction has been updated to provide faculty and students with state-ofthe- art information on the operations of the various elements of corrections and the issues faced by correctional policymakers and practitioners. These updates include the most recent data regarding correctional populations, costs, and new research and findings that impact correctional policy. For example, updates have been made to the following material: In Chapter 4, there is a new section regarding "reforming probation," and how efforts to improve probation effectiveness and save money serve as a way to reduce violations and sentencing to prison. Chapter 10 includes new issues and information regarding the challenges of recruitment and retention of correctional staff. Chapter 5 includes a new section regarding Federal Prison Industries, a critical work program of the federal prison system. This chapter also describes approaches to prison design by state correctional agencies and trends for state prison populations. Chapter 9 regarding special offenders includes a new section and case study regarding transgender inmates. Chapter 11 has an interesting new case study regarding prison "currency." Chapter 12 includes new information regarding employment of correctional officers, the stress of their work, and recent development regarding union membership. Chapter 14 has new information regarding a pilot program to test the use of Pell Grants for prisoners. Chapter 16 includes updated information on the state of correctional budgets, changes in prison and jail populations, a new interview with a private prison company CEO, as well as important and timely new sections regarding mass incarceration and solitary confinement. real situations that someone working in the field may encounter. For instance, in a discussion of probation, students have to struggle with the decision as whether to revoke a probationer for failing to follow all conditions of supervision or not. The chapter regarding parole presents several scenarios for prisoners appearing before the parole board, and students must make a decision whether to recommend parole or not. focus on the policy implications of different theories and perspectives regarding corrections. All chapters address the practical issues of modern correctional policy development, and some chapters include a box entitled "A Question of Policy." By addressing policy, students receive insight into the critical policy challenges that result from today's practice of corrections. This box presents dilemmas that elected officials and correctional administrators face in creating a policy that is most effective and efficient and that contributes significantly to the accomplishment of correctional goals"--
Download or read book The Penal System written by Michael Cavadino and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Sixth Edition, this book remains the most comprehensive and authoritative on the penal system, providing students with an incisive, critical account of the punitive, managerial and humanitarian approaches to criminal justice. Fully updated to cover the most recent changes in the Criminal Justice System, the new edition: Outlines contemporary policy debates on sentencing, staffing, youth custody and overcrowding. Explores growing inequalities in the criminal justice system including issues of race, religion, gender and sexuality, with new content on faith, and transgender prisoners. Considers the impact of privatisation on the probation service. Discusses the most recent debates around the parole process, including high-profile cases and attempts at reform. The book is supported by online resources for lecturers and students, including chapter PowerPoints, sample syllabus, summaries of key legislative acts, bills and official reports, a list of recommended further reading for each chapter, and links to important Penal Agencies and Organisations, Law Reform Organisations, and other useful academic sites. Essential reading for students of criminal justice and criminology, studying penology, punishments and the penal system.
Download or read book Corrections written by Seiter and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student supplement for: Corrections: An Introduction, 2/e Richard P. Seiter, Saint Louis University (HEPM ID: 377703) ISBN-10: 0132249057 ISBN-13: 9780132249058
Download or read book The Dilemmas of Corrections written by Kenneth C. Haas and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The readings in this collection place the major problems of contemporary American corrections in an appropriate historical and theoretical context, providing an overview of the social, psychological, and political forces that created them and make them extraordinarily difficult to solve.
Download or read book Corrections written by Richard P. Seiter and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEY BENEFIT Updated with state-of-the-practice information, recent data, and new research and findings, Corrections: An Introduction, 5/e, provides a practical approach to the world of corrections. Richard Seiter focuses on what people do in corrections, why they do it, and what challenges face contemporary correctional staff and administrators. Seiter gives readers a first-hand look at corrections, integrating his experience in the field with correctional theory, history, and policy. Coverage of the realities and rationales of actual correctional practices at the local, state, and federal levels allows readers to see how theory is put into practice. Engaging case studies, career tips, and personal insights help learners connect with the material and gain a realistic and practical understanding of corrections today. KEY TOPICS: History of Crime and Corrections, Sentencing and the Correctional Process, Correctional Policy and Operations, Jails, Probation and Intermediate Sanctions, Prison Systems, Parole and Prisoner Reentry, Correctional Clients, The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies, The Juvenile Correctional System, Special Offenders, Prison Life, The Management of Prisons, Treatment and Programs within a Prison, Issues in Corrections, Legal Issues and the Death Penalty
Download or read book Criminal Justice Ethics written by Cyndi Banks and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Justice Ethics examines the criminal justice system through an ethical lens by identifying ethical issues in practice and theory, exploring ethical dilemmas, and offering suggestions for resolving ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals. Bestselling author Cyndi Banks draws readers into a unique discussion of ethical issues by first exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system and then examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct and unique organization allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of these issues.
Download or read book Corrections written by Mary K. Stohr and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 941 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two academic scholars and former practitioners, Corrections: From Research, to Policy, to Practice, Second Edition offers students a 21st-century look into the treatment and rehabilitative themes that drive modern-day corrections. Authors Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh expertly weave together research, policy, and practice to give readers a foundational understanding of the field of corrections. Readers will gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of corrections, as well as exposure to often-overlooked topics, including correctional programming and treatment, special problem-solving courts, and comparative corrections.
Download or read book Women and the Criminal Justice System written by Katherine Stuart van Wormer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an up-to-date analysis of women as victims of crime, as individuals under justice system supervision, and as professionals in the field. The text features an empowerment approach that is unified by underlying themes of the intersection of gender, race, and class; and evidence-based research. Personal narratives supplement research and statistics to help students connect the text material with real-life situations. This new edition is informed by consideration of major ongoing social movements such as #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and the fight to reduce mass incarceration. The text stresses contemporary topics such as recognition of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues in juvenile and adult facilities; the introduction of trauma-informed care in detention centers and prisons; the criminalization of Black girls and women; the effects of an increasingly militarized police culture; and the contributions of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other influential women. With its emphasis on critical thinking, this text is ideal for undergraduate courses concerning women in the justice system.
