Rev. ed. of: American corrections: theory, research, policy, and practice. c2010.
Comprehensive yet not overwhelming, the book covers both institutional and community sanctions, incorporating high-profile corrections cases taken from recent headlines to reinforce important theories.
A comprehensive look at all areas of corrections as a TTsystemUT of interconnected organizations.
Todd R. Clear, one of the country's leading experts in the study of corrections, and George F. Cole, considered by many as the "founding father" of modern criminal justice study, have combined talents once again for the new Sixth Edition of ...
Complete with valuable career-based material, insightful guest speakers who share their frontline perspectives, illuminating real-world cases, and uniquely even-handed treatment of institutional and community sanctions, the text examines ...
Todd R. Clear, one of the country's leading experts in the study of corrections, George F. Cole, considered by many as the 'founding father' of modern criminal justice study, and new co-author Michael D. Reisig, combine talents for the new ...
Analyzing American Corrections
Examines the future of America's corrections system and offers practical advice for reform
As the baby boom population continues to grow older, there are more and more elderly offenders entering the criminal justice system or growing old behind bars. In this comprehensive review...
The brief paperback format makes this book more approachable, and the well-respected author team incorporates several pedagogical elements to promote students' success.
The texts will pronounce issues such as corrections mission, goals and challenges, to gain insight to the corrections system.