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Book The Changing Career of the Correctional Officer

Download or read book The Changing Career of the Correctional Officer written by Don A. Josi and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1998-03-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introductory text on the changing nature of correctional officer careers, focusing on personnel, management, and organizational issues.

Book Prisons

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joycelyn M. Pollock
  • Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 0763729043
  • Pages : 335 pages

Download or read book Prisons written by Joycelyn M. Pollock and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prisons Today and Tomorrow, Second Edition uses current case studies and research to present balanced and comprehensive coverage of prisons and prisoners. Featuring chapters contributed by leading authorities on the modern prison system, this text examines the many purposes of prisons--punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation--and examines controversial issues such as whether imprisonment actually deters crime or merely serves as punishment.

Book All About a Career as a Corrections Officer

Download or read book All About a Career as a Corrections Officer written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam: All About a Career as a Corrections Officer provides career information about Corrections Officers, along with information about the application and examination process. In addition, there are valuable chapters on job duties, working conditions, salary, training and promotions, the prison system, looking for jobs, the written and promotion exams, drug testing and the medical examination, the background investigation, the psychological interview, and the physical fitness test. Master the Corrections Officer Exam: All About a Career as a Corrections Officer is a part of Master the Corrections Officer Exam, which provides the most comprehensive review available for those interested in working in the prison system, including 6 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, an extensive review of the officer screening process, an overview of the typical officer training process, all-new information on job requirements, and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the field.

Book Prisons

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ashley G. Blackburn
  • Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 1449615961
  • Pages : 369 pages

Download or read book Prisons written by Ashley G. Blackburn and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prisons: Today and Tomorrow, Third Edition uses current case studies and research to present balanced and comprehensive coverage of prisons and prisoners. Featuring chapters contributed by leading authorities on the modern prison system, this text examines the many purposes of prisons-punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation-and examines controversial issues such as whether imprisonment actually deters crime or merely serves as punishment.

Book Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers

Download or read book Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers written by Matthew J. Sheridan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-18 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice, left off, Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka provide an updated guide for the novice and professional alike. The chapters are crafted to provide essential information to guide the job seeker from entrance into the profession, through career development, occupational refocus, professional options, to retirement preparation. Taking into consideration the effects of the pandemic, current social unrest, and recent tragedies, the authors examine how the “new normal” will bring change and opportunities throughout criminal justice careers. With an emphasis on planning, personal development, and preparation this book outlines career paths that can provide rewards for satisfaction during and after careers. On top of invaluable information on a variety of specific careers, this book also includes sixteen appendices that cover successful job hunting, internships, a guide to interview questions, a document portfolio checklist, paying for college, and profiles of 18 professionals in criminal justice field from a parole officer to a correctional architect. This is an excellent resource for students, faculty, advisors, and classroom instruction for guidance into a successful criminal justice career that will be loved, from first employment to retirement.

Book Experiencing Corrections

Download or read book Experiencing Corrections written by Lee Michael Johnson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by scholars who have practical experience in corrections, the readable essays in this one-of-a-kind collection draw on real-world experiences to illustrate theoretical and methodological concepts and demonstrate approaches to corrections practice. Spanning the three general types of correctional environments—incarceration, community corrections, and juvenile corrections—the essays discuss working in prisons or prison systems, juvenile residential and community corrections, and probation and parole.

Book Master the Corrections Officer Exam

Download or read book Master the Corrections Officer Exam written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Job opportunities for corrections officers are expected to grow far more rapidly than that of the average for all occupations over the next several years. Peterson's Master the Corrections Officer Exam can help you score high on the qualifying exam and launch your career as a corrections officer, with 6 full-length practice tests; test-taking tips and strategies; all-new information on job requirements, application procedures, and the officer screening process; and expert advice on how to seek and apply for positions in the field. SELLING POINTS: 6 full-length practice tests, with detailed answer explanations New in this edition: a review of a new coding question type appearing on many regional exams; the Correctional Officers' Creed, issued by the International Association of Correctional Officers; and the newest guidelines for the oral interview The most current data on job prospects for corrections officers, with emphasis on areas expected to experience the highest growth, including those in both public and private sectors Up-to-date information on the officer screening process, including drug testing, medical exams, physical fitness tests, background investigation, and psychological review Detailed overview of a typical officer training program, complete with a sample physical fitness course

Book Understanding Prison Staff

Download or read book Understanding Prison Staff written by Jamie Bennett and published by Willan. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past decade has seen dramatic growth in every area of the prison enterprise. Yet our knowledge of the inner life of the prison remains limited. This book aims to redress this research gap by providing insight into various aspects of the daily life of prison staff. It provides a serious exploration of their work and, in doing so, will seek to draw attention to the variety, value and complexity of work within prisons. This book will provide practitioners, students and the general reader with a comprehensive and accessible guide to the contemporary issues and concerns facing prison staff.

Book Corrections Criminology

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sean O'Toole
  • Publisher : Hawkins Press
  • Release : 2005
  • ISBN : 9781876067175
  • Pages : 292 pages

Download or read book Corrections Criminology written by Sean O'Toole and published by Hawkins Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corrections criminology / Sean O'Toole and Simon Eyland --World correctional population trends and issues / Mike Bartlett --Prison populations in Australia / Kyleigh Heggie --Australian coomunity corrections population trends and issues / David Daley --Prisonography : Sources of knowledge and perspectives about prisons / Lucien Lombard --Commissions of inquiry and penal reform / David Brown --Security in correctional systems / Ron Woodham --Privatisation in the corrections industry / Sean O'Toole --Human rights in corrections practice / Brian Tkachuk and Eileen Skinnider --"Good corrections" : implications for leadership and organisational performance / Ole Ingstrup --Inspecting prisons / Richard Harding --Causes and prevention of violence in prisons / Ross Homel and Carleen Thompson --The over-representation of indigenous persons in custody / Bill Anscomb --Risk and responsibilities in women's prisons / Pat Carlen --Managing an ageing prison population / John Dawes --Prisoner health / Michael Levy, Tony Butler, Tony Falconer --Managing mentally ill offenders released from jail - the US experience / Dale Sechrest and Don Josi --Offenders with drug and alcohol dependencies / Maria Kevin --A framework for minimising the incidence of self-harm in prison / Greg Dear --Beyond what works : a retrospective of Robert Martinson's famous article / Rick Sarre --Bridging the gap between prison and the community : post-release support and supervision / Stuart Ross --Prison industries in a time of science-based prison programming / Judy McHutchison --The effect of post-release housing on prisoner re-integration into the community / Eileen Baldry --Ethics and the role of the correctional officer / Anna Grant --Measuring prisons and their moral performance / Alison Liebling --Professionalising the correctional officer : the US perspective / Don A josi and Dale K Sechrest --Human resources analysis of the Australian corrections industry / Sean O'Toole --Towards crime prevention / David Biles --What future for the prison? / Paul Wilson.

Book Introduction to Corrections

Download or read book Introduction to Corrections written by Robert D. Hanser and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Corrections provides students with a comprehensive foundation of corrections that is practitioner-driven and grounded in modern research and theoretical origins. Experienced correctional practitioner, scholar, and author Robert D. Hanser shows students how the corrections system works, from classification, security, and treatment, to demonstrating how and why correctional practices are implemented. The Fourth Edition includes a special emphasis on the role of technology in each chapter; new topics on medical care in jail, female drug offenders, and controversies around the death penalty; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on correctional practices. Data and examples drawn from federal government documents, along with exercises that reinforce concepts in the text, further aid student learning. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your SAGE representative to request a demo. Learning Platform / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. It’s a learning platform you, and your students, will actually love. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available in SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a sample video now. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.

Book The History of Australian Corrections

Download or read book The History of Australian Corrections written by Sean O'Toole and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the punishment systems of the ancient world, Sean O'Toole investigates the birth of the modern prison, the transportation process, the convict era and finally the creation of Australia’s various State and Territory prisons and community corrections systems.

Book Encyclopedia of American Prisons

Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Prisons written by Marilyn D. McShane and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 951 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original essays by corrections experts The United States has the lightest incarceration rate in the world and crime is one of the major driving forces of political discourse throughout the country. Information about penal institutions, imprisonment, and prisoners is important to everyone, from judges on the bench to citizens on the street. Now for the first time, a comprehensive reference work presents a full overview of incarceration in America. The Encyclopedia features original essays by leading U.S. corrections experts, who offer historical perspectives, insights into how and why the present prison system developed, where we are today, and where we are likely to be in the future. Every important aspect of American prisons is covered, from the handling of convicts with AIDS to juvenile delinquents behind bars, from boot camps to life without parole, from racial conflict to sexual exploitation. Features more than 160 signed articles More than 160 signed articles by recognized authorities are presented alphabetically by topic. The articles, ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 words, provide an overview of each subject and include a selective bibliography. The coverage introduces readers to individuals noted for their work with prisons (James Bennett, Dorothea Dix, Howard Gill); facilities renowned for setting precedents (Walnut Street Jail, Alcatraz, Marion); current policy, procedure, and program-oriented descriptions (contraband, boot camps, classification, technology); concise discussions of current prison issues (prisoners' rights, gangs, visits by the children of incarcerated women). Frequently the articles chart the historical evolution of a subject area, explore current issues, and predict future trends. Discusses vital issues The Encyclopedia also surveys and analyzes policies and procedures used in the past, such as chain gangs, building tenders, and Sacred Straight programs, as well as legislation that has shaped prison policy (such as the Ashurst-Summers Act and the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act). Offering a wealth of useful facts, this important new reference work contains a comprehensive name and subject index, internal cross-references, and a chronology of important events in prison history. The coverage encompasses historical and contemporary aspects of correctional institutions in the United States, discusses vital issues, and reports on the latest reaching findings. Photos of notable people and facilities accompany the text. This unique work fills a substantial reference need. Government officials, librarians, teachers, students, and professionals working within the corrections field will the coverage invaluable.

Book Occupational Outlook Handbook

Download or read book Occupational Outlook Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes 250 occupations which cover approximately 107 million jobs.

Book Occupational Outlook Handbook

Download or read book Occupational Outlook Handbook written by U S Dept of Labor and published by JIST Works. This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 50 years, the Occupational Outlook Handbook has been the most widely used and trusted source of occupational information -- anywhere! JIST's edition is a complete reprint of the original!