NCJ Number
44300
Date Published
1975
Length
507 pages
Annotation
AN OVERVIEW OF THE ORIGINS, PROCESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CONTEMPORARY TRENDS OF CORRECTIONS IS PRESENTED; THE TEXT IS DESIGNED FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS PERSONNEL.
Abstract
THE BOOK DEALS WITH THE TOTAL SPECTRUM OF MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND TREATMENT OF JUVENILE AND ADULT OFFENDERS BOTH IN INSTITUTIONS AND IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. INCLUDED IN THE DISCUSSION ARE THE LEGAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE FUTURE OF CORRECTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. APPENDIXES CONTAIN A PAPER ON CORRECTIONS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, A SUMMARY OF STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONS, DATA ON CORRECTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND AN ARTICLE ON METHODS OF DEVELOPING CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS.