Correctional Theory: Context and Consequences

by Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson

This accessible book identifies and evaluates the major competing theories used to guide the goals, policies, and practices of the correctional system. The authors demonstrate that changes in theories can legitimize changing ways of treating and punishing offenders, and they help readers understand how changes in the social and political context of U.S. society impact correctional theory and policy. Designed to motivate readers to become sophisticated consumers of correctional information, the book emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based information to guide decisions, rather than relying on nonscientific commonsense or ideology-based beliefs.

Genres: School, Textbooks, Nonfiction

264 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1989

Reviews

[Christina Grosso · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too many irrelevant anecdotes and attempts to be silly. Every single chapter looped around to describe the authors' opinions of rehabilitation which eventually became quite tired.

[Hibah Fatteh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why was there so much about British history. Despite technically being half British I could not care less about it. I get that some context is needed to really understand the theory but not that much

[Corin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The seventh edition is quite good. Covers a broad range of perspectives with reasonable accuracy.

[Gena · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome if you're into crim theory....or teach it to undergraduates

[Monica Tarrant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for my sociology class - interesting read.

[Hanif Qureshi]

What a great summary of all extant theories of Crim. A masterpiece. Wonder why the 'god of criminology; is the second author though:)

[Basse · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books on criminological theory in the world!