Corrections in America: An Introduction (9th Edition)

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.