Corrections

by Leanne Fiftal Alarid, Philip L. Reichel

This new introductory text gives students and instructors what they need-a comprehensive look at corrections in a readable, engaging format. " 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.

293 pages, Paperback

Published January 7, 2012

Reviews

[Skai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book for my Introduction to Corrections class, this book was interesting and I enjoyed learning about Corrections etc.