Book Description

KEY BENEFIT: Updated with state-of-the-practice information, recent data, and new research and findings, Corrections: An Introduction, 5/e, provides a practical approach to the world of corrections. Richard Seiter focuses on what people do in corrections, why they do it, and what challenges face contemporary correctional staff and administrators. Seiter gives readers a first-hand look at corrections, integrating his experience in the field with correctional theory, history, and policy. Coverage of the realities and rationales of actual correctional practices at the local, state, and federal levels allows readers to see how theory is put into practice. Engaging case studies, career tips, and personal insights help learners connect with the material and gain a realistic and practical understanding of corrections today. KEY TOPICS: History of Crime and Corrections, Sentencing and the Correctional Process, Correctional Policy and Operations, Jails, Probation and Intermediate Sanctions, Prison Systems, Parole and Prisoner Reentry, Correctional Clients, The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies, The Juvenile Correctional System, Special Offenders, Prison Life, The Management of Prisons, Treatment and Programs within a Prison, Issues in Corrections, Legal Issues and the Death Penalty