Correctional Theory and Practice / Edition 1

by Clayton A. Hartjen, Edward E. Rhine

Overview

Correctional Theory and Practice is a unique contribution to the literature in criminal corrections. Combining knowledge, experience, and insights of academics as well as practitioners in addressing significant policy and programmatic issues faced by contemporary corrections, the book addresses both the theory and practice of correctional activities, ranging from supervising offenders in the community, the problems faced in working with juveniles, and the needs of older inmates, to general public policy in dealing with the overall problem of crime. In each case, significant problems faced by persons involved in the correctional enterprise are raised, and alternative ways of dealing with these problems are debated.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830412488
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Series:	Criminal Justice Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.36(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. INTRODUCTION. 1. Informed-Reasoned Correctional Policy, Clayton A. Hartjen. 2. The Limits of Punishment as Social Policy, Don C. Gibbons. PART ONE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS. 3. Punishment and Control in Community Supervision, Todd R. Clear. 4. Intensive Supervision Probation-Fad or for Keeps?, O. Elmer Polk and Rolando V. del Carmen. 5. Management Style in Probation: Policy Implications Derived from System Theory, Patricia L. Hardyman. 6. Role Definition for the Practitioner of Correctional Supervision: Transcending Role Conflict in Theory and Practice, Barbara A. Meyerson. 7. Electronic Monitoring: Another Fatal Remedy?, J. Robert Lily. PART TWO: INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS. 8. Recent Trends in Corrections and Prisoners'''' Rights Law, Charles H. Jones. 9. Crowding and the Quality of Prison Life: A Preliminary Reform Agenda, Robert Johnson. 10. Segregation and Hidden Discrimination in Prisons: Reflections on a Small Study of Cell Assignments, Douglas C. McDonald and David Weisburd. 11. AIDS and Human Rights in Prison: A Comment on the Ethics of Screening and Segregation, Leo Carroll. 12. Capital Punishment and Structured Discretion: Arbitrariness and Discrimination after Furman, Alan Widmayer and James Marquart. 13. Aging Inmate Offenders: Another Perspective. 14. Issues in Parole Release Decision Making, Peggy B. Burke. PART THREE: JUVENILE CORRECTIONS. 15. Emerging Trends and Issues in Juvenile Justice, Michael F. Aloisi. 16. Juvenile Criminals: Punishment or Reform?, James O. Finckenauer. CONCLUSION. 17. Sentencing Reform and Correctional Policy: Some Unanswered Questions, Edward E. Rhine.