Key Issues in Corrections(English, Hardcover, Ross Jeffrey Ian Ph.D.)

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Key Issues in Corrections(English, Hardcover, Ross Jeffrey Ian Ph.D.) is written by Ross Jeffrey Ian Ph.D. and published by Bristol University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1447318722 (ISBN 10) and 9781447318729 (ISBN 13).

Key Issues in Corrections is an engaging textbook critically analyzing the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA. Written by a highly respected expert in the field, and building on his best-selling book Special problems in corrections, it examines long-standing and emerging issues, grounding the discussion in empirical research and current events. Updates to this edition include: * Integrating new scholarship, lawsuits, and the use of technology * The introduction and evaluation of new policies and practices * New sections on "The Privatization of Prisons" and "The Death Penalty" Primarily written for undergraduate students who have already had an introduction to the topic, the book offers a no-nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.