The 10th edition of this book, popular for the last quarter century, continues to explore the cutting edge of the corrections field. Clear, well-designed, and eminently readable, it carefully balances current and past research with practical examples and issues; this book impressively includes dynamic 4-color graphs and photographs that maintain reader interest and ease understanding. It covers the latest hot topics, including incarcerated terrorist offenders, legal issues in imprisoning terrorists, federal legislation to restrict post-conviction conditions as well as conditions of confinement appeals. Other more conventional topics covered are: historical perspectives, the court process, imprisonment alternatives, correctional systems and functions, institutional clients and their rights, reintegration systems, and the future of corrections. For corrections officers, institutional employees, and others in the criminal justice system.

Corrections in America : An Introduction

Politics & Social Sciences

Harry E. Allen

Social Sciences

Macmillan

Contemporary and state-of-the-art in approach, this leading text in corrections for over the past quarter of a century continues to explore the cutting edge of the field. It focuses on how today's correctional subsystems function within the larger criminal justice system, and introduces students to the vast field of corrections and its impact on contemporary society. Addressing more topics in more detail than other texts of its kind, it covers everything from historical precedents to the very latest programs and practices—carefully balancing current and past research, grand and applied theory, and practical and predictive examples and issues. Early History. Prisons and Ideologies. From Crime to Conviction. Sentencing and Appeal. Jails and Detention. Probation. Intermediate Sanctions. Imprisonment. State and Local Systems. The Federal System. Private Corrections. Custody Staff and Functions. Management and Treatment. Female Inmates. Male Inmates. Juvenile Inmates. Special Category Inmates. Inmate and Ex-Offender Rights. The Death Penalty: The Ultimate Right. Parole. Community Based Corrections. The Future of Corrections. For practitioners, researchers, academics, and laypersons interested in corrections.

Corrections in America: An Introduction (9th Edition)

Prentice Hall College Div.

The 10th edition of this book, popular for the last quarter century, continues to explore the cutting edge of the corrections field. Clear, well-designed, and eminently readable, it carefully balances current and past research with practical examples and issues; this book impressively includes dynamic 4-color graphs and photographs that maintain reader interest and ease understanding. It covers the latest hot topics, including incarcerated terrorist offenders, legal issues in imprisoning terrorists, federal legislation to restrict post-conviction conditions as well as conditions of confinement appeals. Other more conventional topics covered are: historical perspectives, the court process, imprisonment alternatives, correctional systems and functions, institutional clients and their rights, reintegration systems, and the future of corrections. For corrections officers, institutional employees, and others in the criminal justice system.

Corrections in America: An Introduction

Criminal Law

PRENTICE/HALL

For courses in Introduction to Corrections, Institutional Corrections, and Crime and Punishment. Contemporary in look and feel, this leading text in corrections for over the past quarter century continues to explore the cutting edge of the corrections field. Addressing more topics in more detail than any other text of its kind, Corrections in America 10e covers everything from historical perspectives to the very latest programs and practices--carefully balancing current and past research, theories and applications, and practical examples and issues. Its clarity and well-designed learning features continue to make it a favorite with students, and its superior organization and pedagogical tools make it easy for instructors to adapt to any type of course.

Corrections in America (10th Edition)

Annotated instructor's edition to accompany the student edition. 501 pages includes CD

Corrections in America An Introduction (Annotated Instructor's Edition)

Edward J. Latessa

Clifford E. Simonsen

Bruce S. Ponder

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Corrections In America

Edward J. Latessa Ph.D.

Pearson Higher Ed.

Corrections in America

Pearson Education US

Corrections in America An Introduction Annotated Instructor's Edition

Prentice-Hall/Pearson

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