Corrections in the Community

ISBN-13: 9781138389298 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 404 str.

Edward J. Latessa; Brian Lovins

Opis

Corrections in the Community examines the current state of community corrections and proposes an evidence-based approach to making programs more effective. This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections.

Spis treści

About the Authors;  Preface;  Acknowledgments;  1. The Criminal Justice System;  2. Pretrial Bond, Bail, and Diversion;  3. Sentencing and Community Corrections;  4. Probation in America;  5. Parole in America;  6. Offender Assessment;  7. Roles of Probation and Parole Officers;  8. Supervision Strategies and Delivering Services to Offenders;  9. Graduated Responses to Behavior;  10. Community Residential Correctional Programs;  11. Special Populations in Community Corrections;  12. Women and Community Corrections;  13. Problem-Solving Courts;  14. Evaluating Community Corrections;  15. The Future of Corrections in the Community;  Glossary/Index