Corrections in the 21st Century - Hardcover

Schmalleger, Frank; Smykla, John Ortiz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0078111471 ISBN 13: 9780078111471

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social, 2010

Synopsis

Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includes a thorough description of correctional ideology, a comprehensive overview of correctional practice, and the development of personal skills applicable to the corrections field. The text's central theme throughout is professionalism in corrections. The fifth edition offers an enhanced the theme of evidence-based corrections as a way of measuring the effectiveness of corrections policies and practices. Utilizing the latest data, up-to-the-minute news, and cutting-edge technological developments, students learn to be an effective and ethical corrections professional in today's interdependent world.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0078111471
• ISBN 13: 9780078111471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 582