Corrections: From Research, to Policy, to Practice

By Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh

Book Overview

Corrections: From Research, to Policy, to Practice offers students a 21st century look into the treatment and rehabilitative themes that drive modern-day corrections. Written by two academic scholars and former practitioners, Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh, this book provides students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of corrections, as well as coverage of often-overlooked topics like ethics, comparative corrections, offender classification and assessment, treatment modalities, and specialty courts. This text expertly weaves together research, policy, and practice, enabling students to walk away with a foundational understanding of effective punishment and treatment strategies for offenders in U.S. correctional institutions. Also available with... Interactive eBook--Bundle with the new edition and save Your students save when you bundle the print version with the interactive eBook version.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1483373371
• ISBN13: 9781483373379
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.2" x 10.8"