Written by former practitioners who are experts in the field, Corrections: The Essentials, Fifth Edition, addresses the most important topics in corrections in a brief, yet comprehensive format.
Preface About the Authors Chapter 1 The Philosophical and Ideological Underpinnings of Corrections Chapter 2 Early Corrections: From Ancient Times to Correctional Institutions Chapter 3 Ethics and Corrections Chapter 4 Sentencing: The Application of Punishment Chapter 5 Jails and Detention Centers Chapter 6 Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediary Sanctions Chapter 7 Prisons and the Correctional Client Chapter 8 The Corrections Experience for Staff Chapter 9 Community Corrections: Parole and Prisoner Reentry Chapter 10 Women and Corrections Chapter 11 People of Color and Corrections Chapter 12 Juveniles and Corrections Chapter 13 Legal Issues in Corrections and the Death Penalty Chapter 14 Correctional Programming and Treatment Chapter 15 Corrections in the 21st Century Answers to Test Your Knowledge Glossary References Index
