Prison And Jail Administration Practice And Theory

Author : Peter Carlson
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763728624
Total Pages : 617 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory written by Peter Carlson and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Corrections / Peter M. Carlson, Tom Roth and Anthony P. Travisono --American jails / Arthur Wallenstein and Ken Kerle --Prison architecture / Robert S. George --Developing technology / Peter M. Carlson and Sonya D. Thompson --Custody and security / Michael B. Cooksey --Inmate classification / Peter M. Carlson --Education and vocational training / Harold David Jenkins --Recreation / Harold L. Kahler --Health care / Robert R. Thompson --Mental health / Sally C. Johnson --Religious programming / Susan M. Van Baalen --Intake, discharge, mail and documentation / Jeffrey W. Frazier --Food service / Lavinia B. Johnson --Financial operations / Beverly Pierce --Working with the media / Judith Simon Garrett --Community relations boards / Paula McAlister --Political involvement / Judith Simon Garrett --Organization and management / Peter M. Carlson and John J. Dilulio, Jr. --Leadership : executive excellence / Harley G. Lappin --Governing : personnel management / Robert L. Wright --A day in the life of the warden / James A. Meko --Diversity of correctional officers / Peter M. Carlson --Labor relations / Michael H. Jaime and Amanda R. Burruel --Preventing corruption / Sal Souryal --Sexual misconduct / Anadora Moss --Volunteering / Richard L. Stalder --Disciplinary procedures / Clair A. Cripe --Grievance procedures / Lisa Hutchinson Wallace, Kevin I. Minor and James Stephen Parsons --Protective custody / Kevin I. Minor, Lisa Hutchinson and James Stephen Parson --Suicide / Daniel W. Phillips III --The death penalty / Julie C. Eng --Gang management / Mark S. Fleisher --Special needs offenders / Judy C. Anderson --Sex offenders / Gilbert L. Ingram and Peter M. Carlson --Visitation / Reginald A. Wilkinson and Tessa Unwin --Prison work and industry / Steve Schwalb, Robert C. Grieser and J.C Keeney --Drug treatment / James A. Inciardi, James E. Rivers and Duane C. McBride --Prisoner access to the courts / Kenneth C. Haas --Compliance with the constitution.

Author : Peter M. Carlson
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449653065
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prison and Jail Administration written by Peter M. Carlson and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of the best-selling textbook Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory covers all aspects of prison administration, from organizational structure and management accountability to food service, personnel corruption, and the impact of technology on penal institutions. Authored by over sixty leading experts in the field, the text provides students with a unique balance of practice and theory, and includes suggested readings, learning objectives, and discussion questions to help students gain an in-depth understanding of the material. The third edition includes all-new pedagogical features, instructor resources, and new chapters on current topics, such as women offenders, the world of a corrections officer, hiring and retention of staff, institution pre-release programs, and restorative justice. The most comprehensive and accessible prison administration textbook available, Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory, Third Edition is essential reading for students in correctional administration courses.

Author : Peter M. Carlson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781284071641
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prison and Jail Administration: Practice and Theory written by Peter M. Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard P. Seiter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Correctional Administration written by Richard P. Seiter and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paying particular attention to present issues, policies and procedures,Correctional Administrationprovides excellent coverage of both theory and practice. The book is written to help readers understand the past, present and future of corrections, the functions of correctional administrators and the issues that drive administrators to create new operational approaches to new challenges. The book is organized to provide readers with essential history and background, an understanding of critical issues, the functions of correctional operations and projections for future needs. Features excellent case studies and practical examplesThis volume covers the past, present and future of correctional management and administration, managing offenders, managing the environment, managing correctional staff and the future of correctional administration.For corrections professionals and others interested in correctional administration.

Author : Richard P. Seiter
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 : 0133770885
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Correctional Administration written by Richard P. Seiter and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Correctional Administration. A practical introduction to the theory, practice, and challenges of correctional administration. Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory and Practice provides students a practical understanding of correctional operations. Touching briefly on the history and background of corrections, its focus lies in teaching students the purpose and practice of working in a corrections facility, along with the challenges that face its staff and administrators. Case studies, career information, and real situational examples give students a practical understanding they can take with them to a future career. The Third Edition provides students with updated information on the various elements and challenges of the job. Recent data regarding correctional populations and costs and research findings that impact correctional policy give students valid insight into how the correctional system functions.

Author : G. Larry Mays
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118537300
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Corrections written by G. Larry Mays and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of this leading “essentials” textbook on corrections has been fully revised and updated to include new international comparative data, and a fresh chapter on prison inmates with special needs. Unrivalled in scope, it offers undergraduates a concise but comprehensive introduction to the subject. Includes textual materials and assignments formulated to encourage students’ critical thinking skills Chapters feature text boxes on key points of correctional theory and on international correctional practice Presented in full color throughout — including extensive photos and graphics Includes stand-alone chapters on careers in corrections, gender and ethnicity issues, and likely future developments in corrections Features invaluable historical context on the evolution of correctional theory and practice Offers a new, comprehensive online Student Study Guide and thoroughly updated and expanded ancillary materials

Author : Philip Klein
Publisher : New York : Columbia university
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prison Methods in New York State, a Contribution to the Study of the Theory and Practice of Correctional Institutions in New York State written by Philip Klein and published by New York : Columbia university. This book was released on 1920 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert D. Hanser
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071849042
Total Pages : 605 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Corrections written by Robert D. Hanser and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Corrections provides students with a comprehensive foundation of corrections that is practitioner-driven and grounded in modern research and theoretical origins. This text uniquely illustrates how the day-to-day practitioner conducts business in the field of corrections in both institutional and community settings. Experienced correctional practitioner, scholar, and author Robert D. Hanser shows students how the corrections system actually works, from classification, to security, to treatment, to demonstrating how and why correctional practices are implemented. Key Features Balanced coverage of research and practice offers students a comprehensive view of the field and evidence-based practices as they prepare for a career in corrections and/or the criminal justice system. Assessment and classification from both institutional and community corrections perspectives offer students a well-rounded understanding of the field of corrections. Exclusive Prison Tour and Inmate videos provide a view into the daily operations of the correctional facilities at Angola State Penitentiary and Richwood Correctional Center with commentary from correctional staff. Engaging chapter-opening vignettes highlight important issues in corrections and allow students to understand the challenges corrections practitioners face each day. Various issues associated with specialized offender typologies help students understand a variety of offenders they will encounter in the field, such as female offenders, geriatric offenders, mentally ill offenders, gang offenders, and others.

Author : Clemens Bartollas
Publisher : Gregg Division McGraw-Hill
ISBN 13 : 9780070039506
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Correctional Administration written by Clemens Bartollas and published by Gregg Division McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas J Fagan
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761927532
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Correctional Mental Health Handbook written by Thomas J Fagan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for those who work in correctional settings and as a textbook for the college classroom, this volume covers many administrative, organizational, and ethical issues as well as the practical aspects of the field. The core mental health services used within the correctional institution are described in detail before general characteristics, treatment, and management of specific groups are discussed, including those who abuse substances, the mentally impaired, female offenders, sexual offenders, and juvenile offenders. The various clinical and consultative activities offered to treat and train institutional staff are also described. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR