Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice (8th Edition)

Abadinsky, Howard

ISBN 10: 0130940933 / ISBN 13: 9780130940933

Published by Prentice Hall (edition 8th), 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice (8th Edition)
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (edition 8th)
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130940933
• ISBN 13: 9780130940933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 8th.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

For sophomore/senior-level courses in Probation and Parole and Community Corrections.

Featuring a front-line practitioner's insights based on the author's extensive experience as a senior New York State parole officer, this text exposes students to the complex, “real” world of probation and parole. Comprehensive in approach, it explores the cutting-edge of both practice and theory with regard to all aspects of adult and juvenile probation, institutions, and parole.

About the Author

Howard Abadinsky is professor of criminal justice at Saint Xavier University, Chicago. He was an inspector for the Cook County Sheriff's Office for eight years and a NewYork State parole officer and senior parole officer for 15 years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W from Fordham University and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including Organized Crime, 6th ed., Law and Justice, 5th ed., and Drug Abuse, 4th ed.