Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while... equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includes a thorough description of correctional ideology, a comprehensive overview of correctional practice, and the development of personal skills applicable to the corrections field. The text's central theme throughout is professionalism in corrections. The fifth edition offers an enhanced the theme of evidence-based corrections as a way of measuring the effectiveness of corrections policies and practices. Utilizing the latest data, up-to-the-minute news, and cutting-edge technological developments, students learn to be an effective and ethical corrections professional in today's interdependent world.

Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while... equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includes a thorough description of correctional ideology, a comprehensive overview of correctional practice, and the development of personal skills applicable to the corrections field. The text's central theme throughout is professionalism in corrections. The new edition features enhanced coverage on the goals of punishment, restorative and retributive justice, the impact of terrorism on facility management, prison and sentencing reform, professional credentialing, capital punishment, and much more

Corrections in the Community is an introductory text that provides a solid foundation of the most recent and salient information available on the broad... and dynamic subject of community corrections. It explores the issues and practices facing community corrections, using the latest research in the field, in a way that makes it easy to use and understand. This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections. Includes two new chapters highlighting what works in community corrections and how programs can be evaluated for effectiveness Contains contemporary real-world examples illustrating successful methods that continue to improve community supervision and its effects on different types of clientsOrganizes and explains the latest data on the assessment of offender risk/need/responsivity and the training of corrections practitioners in bringing about positive change in offenders    

Corrections in the Community is an introductory text that provides a solid foundation of the most recent and salient information available on the broad... and dynamic subject of community corrections. It explores the issues and practices facing community corrections, using the latest research in the field, in a way that makes it easy to use and understand. This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections.Chapters contain numerous charts, tables and figures as well as review questions, key terms, electronic library and recommended readings.Glossary also included.

This book views peacemaking as a broad, encompassing process that is expressed in many different shapes and forms. It blends ancient-wisdom traditions,... peacemaking criminology, and restorative justice principles as a way of intervening with offenders in both institutional and community-based settings. Philosophical and spiritual contexts for peacemaking are presented that form a foundation for understanding the potential for peacemaking in criminological thought, the criminal justice system, and society in general. This book is about personal and institutional transformation. It is designed to view peacemaking as a broad, encompassing process that, while grounded in ancient philosophical and spiritual traditions, is expressed in many different shapes and forms. Boxed inserts and discussion questions support the text.

This new introductory text gives students and instructors what they need–a comprehensive look at corrections in a readable, engaging format.... CORRECTIONS: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION is specifically designed to appeal to different learning styles and hold students’ interest. The text examines how evidence-based practices are used in corrections and how theory is linked to treatment and punishment of offenders, and encourages critical thinking about community corrections, prison life, treatment of offenders, reentry, legal issues, the death penalty, and juveniles in corrections. Corrections is ideal for instructors who want comprehensive yet concise coverage of the basic required topics in a corrections course.   0133024393 / 9780133024395 Corrections Plus NEW MyCJLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of:    0132571048 / 9780132571043 0132973774 / 9780132973779 NEW MyCJLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Corrections  

Corrections: The Essentials, is a comprehensive, yet compact version of the typical corrections text. The text addresses the most important topics in... corrections in a shorter format, while allowing for more accessibility through cost. It includes the usual topics typically found in corrections textbooks, from the history and development of correctional institutions, to the future of corrections. The book is designed for introductory lower and upper division corrections classes, or as a supplement to other corrections classes at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Corrections: The Fundamentals provides a concise, compelling narrative perspective on American corrections practices and policies. Based on the... author’s more than 25 years of research and work inside jails and prisons, Corrections: The Fundamentals describes in detail the people and systems that make up the twenty-first century corrections system. Plenty of practical, real life examples throughout helps readers understand the theories and ideas presented in a real world context. Topics are organized into four main parts: History, Systems, Prisoners, and Alternatives. A chapter on comparative corrections compares and contrasts the corrections system in the United States to corrections systems in other countries. Topical commentaries from recognized corrections authorities are featured throughout–including Sister Helen Prejean, James Q. Wilson, Marc Mauer and Wilbert Rideau. For anyone in criminal justice or law enforcement careers.

This new introductory text gives students and instructors what they need–a comprehensive look at corrections in a readable, engaging format.... CORRECTIONS: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION is specifically designed to appeal to different learning styles and hold students’ interest. The text examines how evidence-based practices are used in corrections and how theory is linked to treatment and punishment of offenders, and encourages critical thinking about community corrections, prison life, treatment of offenders, reentry, legal issues, the death penalty, and juveniles in corrections. Corrections is ideal for instructors who want comprehensive yet concise coverage of the basic required topics in a corrections course.

Get a frontline look at the field of corrections with CORRECTIONS TODAY, 2nd Edition. This briefer, visual, paperback alternative to expensive hardback... Introduction to Corrections books is ideal for readers who are interested in real-world concepts and applications. It examines the field of corrections through the lens of readers--perhaps like you--who are giving serious thought to a career in the field or are now working in corrections while seeking an advanced degree in order to obtain a promotion and/or switch job paths. CORRECTIONS TODAY, 2nd Edition offers the most practical, engaging, career-focused, and authoritative introduction to corrections available.

CORRECTIONS TODAY offers the most practical, engaging, career-focused, and authoritative introduction to corrections available. It is a briefer, more... visual, paperback alternative to expensive hardback Introduction to Corrections texts. Perfect for those who have grown tired of encyclopedic texts that are lacking in real-world concepts and application, it examines the field of corrections through the lens of students who are giving serious thought to a career in the field or are now working in corrections but seeking an advanced degree in order to obtain promotion and/or switch job paths.

Now updated to ISO 9001:2008! This book is a concise, step-by-step guide that takes the reader through a basic problem-solving process, describing... how the concepts of corrective and preventive action are incorporated into this process. An excellent reference for developing, implementing, and maintaining a Corrective and Preventive Action System, this book is designed to help organizations understand the key components that will help them achieve results for their organization. The book covers the philosophy of continual improvement by describing how to use data found within the organization to drive improvement and also provides a useful orientation to corrective and preventive action requirements found within ISO 9001:2008. Practice problems and case studies help the reader apply their knowledge inside their own organization and can be applied to any industry. Useful forms and flowcharts provide a basic toolkit for improvement. This book will be a helpful to anyone who needs to lead or facilitate problem-solving teams or those who need to implement and maintain corrective and preventive action systems whether you are a quality manager, quality technician, or an ISO coordinator. Examples included in this book can be applied to various industry segments including service, health care and education.