An academic book written by someone who lives it, Introduction to Corrections: From the Frontlines is from the perspective of corrections professionals working the frontlines. Working in the field since 2005, the author has worked every level of security and has seen many aspects of prison life. The information presented in this book is essential in preparing to work on the frontlines inside a correctional setting.
Many books written on this subject are written from the top-down, people only in academics and top officials from correctional facilities. While those viewpoints are valid, they almost never include frontline staff, and their point of view—Introduction to Corrections fills that gap.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Correctional Work
Chapter 2: Public versus Private Prisons
Chapter 3: Probation/Parole
Chapter 4: Jail/Local Lockups
Chapter 5: Prison
Chapter 6: Capital Punishment
Chapter 7: Inmates
Chapter 8: Stg’s Or Security Threats Groups
Chapter 9: The Future of Corrections
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