Corrections
eBook - ePub

Corrections

The Essentials

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Corrections

The Essentials

About this book

Written by former practitioners who are experts in the field, Corrections: The Essentials provides an in-depth, yet accessible guide to the world of corrections. Authors Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh introduce students to the history and development of correctional institutions, while offering a unique perspective on ethics and diversity. The Fifth Edition includes features such as comparative corrections sections, practitioner perspective sections, and ethical dilemmas challenge students to think critically and acknowledge the complexities of the correctional system.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Detailed Contents
  8. Preface
  9. About the Authors
  10. 1 The Philosophical and Ideological Underpinnings of Corrections
  11. 2 Early Corrections: From Ancient Times to Correctional Institutions
  12. 3 Ethics and Corrections
  13. 4 Sentencing: The Application of Punishment
  14. 5 Jails and Detention Centers
  15. 6 Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediary Sanctions
  16. 7 Prisons and the Correctional Client
  17. 8 The Corrections Experience for Staff
  18. 9 Community Corrections: Parole and Prisoner Reentry
  19. 10 Women and Corrections
  20. 11 People of Color and Corrections
  21. 12 Juveniles and Corrections
  22. 13 Legal Issues in Corrections and the Death Penalty
  23. 14 Correctional Programming and Treatment
  24. 15 Corrections in the 21st Century
  25. Answers to Test Your Knowledge
  26. Glossary
  27. References
  28. Index