Corrections: An Introduction (3rd Edition)
Product Details
ISBN: 9780135060827
Publish Date: 01/18/2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of pages: 624
Description
Thisbook examines corrections not just from an academic view, but from those who are at the center of the system. It includes correctional history and theory, yet concentrates on what professionals do, why they do it, and the challenges they face every day. Taking an insider’s view, this edition discusses the impact of budgetary challenges, alternatives to incarceration and updates to legal decisions.This book is fully updated to include the latest on:
T his is just the standalone book. Some newfeaturesto this edition include:
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New! A new section on the impact of budgetary challenges
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New! A new section on alternatives to incarceration
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New! Updated legal decisions
This is a perfect resource for individuals and taxpayers interested in today's criminal justice system, and an understanding of how programs operate and how much they cost.
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