Introduction to Corrections

Table of Contents:
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CORRECTIONS Chapter 1: Early History of Punishment and the Development of Prisons in the United States Defining Corrections: A Variety of Possibilities The Notion of Punishment and Corrections Throughout History The Enlightenment and Correctional Reform Punishment During Early American History: 1700s-1800s The Age of the Reformatory in America Prisons in America: 1900s to the end of World War II Modern Day Systems: Federal and State Inmate Characteristics Chapter 2: Ideological and Theoretical Underpinnings to Corrections Philosophical Underpinnings Types of Sanctions Sentencing Models Criminological Theories and Corrections Chapter 3: Correctional Law and Legal Liabilities The Hands-Off Doctrine The Emergence of Inmate Rights Corrections and the Constitution A Restrained Hands-On Perspective and Court Deference to Prisons State and Federal Legal Liabilities Compliance With Judicial Orders PART II: CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES Chapter 4: Jail and Detention Facilities Jails in the Past The Modern Jail Jails as Short-Term Institutions Jails as Long-Term Facilities Health Care in Jails Jail Training Standards Specialized Types of Jail Sentences Special Issues in Jails Chapter 5: Probation Probation When the Jail Is Full A Brief History of Probation The Administration of Probation Probation Officers Probation Revocation Chapter 6: Intermediate Sanctions Types of Intermediate Sanctions Methods of Ensuring Compliance Intermediate Sanctions in Different States Chapter 7: Correctional Facilities Prison Facility Designs Throughout History The Rise of the Supermax Accommodations for Inmates With Disabilities Protective Custody Sections Innovative Security Designs Internal Security Auxiliary Services and Physical Security Technology Systems in Prisons Chapter 8: Classification and Custody Levels History of Classification Rationale for Classification The Goals of Classification Systems Elements of All Classification Systems Special Housing Assignments Chapter 9: Prison Subculture and Prison Gang Influence Theories of Prison Subculture The Inmate Subculture of Modern Times The Impact of the Inmate Subculture on Corrections Staff Prisonization The Guard Subculture The Impact of Gangs Upon Prison Subculture Major Prison Gangs in the United States Chapter 10: Female Offenders in Correctional Systems Female Offenders Behind Bars: A Detailed Look at Percentages and Rates History of Women Behind Bars Issues Related to the Modern-Day Female Offender Population Considerations for Female Offenders Conditions of Care for Female Offenders Female Offenders and Treatment Implications Chapter 11: Specialized Inmate Populations Administrative Considerations Prison Subculture and Special Needs Offenders Mentally Ill Offenders Sex Offenders HIV/AIDS-Related Offenders Elderly Offenders Chapter 12: Juvenile Correctional Systems History of Juvenile Corrections Legal Precepts and Orientation of the Juvenile Justice System Screening and Classification of Juvenile Offenders Commonality of Juvenile as Victim of Prior Abuse Female Juveniles in Custody Juvenile Gang Members Detention Versus Incarceration Incarceration of Juveniles Chapter 13: Correctional Administration Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Correctional System Administration Levels of Prison Management Styles of Management Management Versus Leadership Women in Correctional Management The Corrections Workforce Emergency Management Chapter 14: Prison Programming Basic Prison Services Educational Programs Prison Work Programs Drug Treatment Programs Recreational Programs Religious Programs Chapter 15: Parole and Reintegration Parole and Parolee Characteristics The Beginning History of Parole Parole at the State Level Parole as the Correctional Release Valve for Prisons The Role of Institutional Parole Officers Common Conditions of Parole Reentry Initiatives PART III: ISSUES AND TRENDS IN CORRECTIONS Chapter 16: The Death Penalty Constitutionality of the Death Penalty Death Row Statistics Methods of Execution Arguments For and Against the Death Penalty Chapter 17: Program Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices, and Future Trends in Corrections Evaluation Research Evidence-Based Practices The Future of Corrections

About the Author :
Robert D. Hanser is a professor of criminal justice and the coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Hanser has a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a PhD in criminal justice. He also has graduate degrees in psychology (psychometrics emphasis), counseling, social work, and substance abuse administration. He is a national certified counselor, a licensed professional counselor in the states of Louisiana and Texas, a licensed addiction counselor, a certified hypnotherapist, and a certified anger management therapist. Dr. Hanser worked as a correctional officer at Eastham State Prison, in Texas, for several years. He has gained extensive practitioner experience in treatment programming in Louisiana at Richwood Correctional Center (RCC), Madison Parish Correctional Center (MPCC) and the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women (LTCW). He has expertise in therapeutic programming, mental health response, education within correctional facilities, substance use disorder treatment, and reentry. He holds a gubernatorial appointment on the Reentry Advisory Council of Louisiana, serves on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV), has been appointed to the Professional Educational Counsel with the American Correctional Association (ACA), and is an Executive Counselor for the Corrections section for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). He is a past member of the 4th Judicial District’s Youth Services Planning Board, a past therapeutic director of the 4th Judicial District Drug Court, and is the lead therapist for the 4th Judicial District Reentry Court and the 4th Judicial District Batterer’s Intervention Program. Dr. Hanser is also a site surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). He has aided several organizations in obtaining and/or maintaining CARF accreditation throughout his career, with expertise in substance use and behavioral health treatment programming.   He has written Introduction to Corrections (3rd Ed.), Community Corrections (2nd Ed.), Juvenile Justice (10th Ed.), Correctional Counseling, Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System, Special Needs Offenders, and over 60 other publications, including textbooks, anthology chapters, and peer reviewed articles.

Review :
“This book gives a well thought-out perspective on clients and staff; and simplifies the information for each student to understand the material presented” “[Strengths include] readability, organization, and practitioner focus” “Very thorough and comprehensive, [Introduction to Corrections] provides a good balance between the big picture policy and societal issues with the more specific things those working in corrections on a day to day basis are faced with.” “Clearly the greatest strength of this text is that the author has been and, I get the sense still is, a correctional practitioner that is nevertheless well schooled in the social science literature.” “[Strengths include] breadth of information, clarity of text, and ancillary resources for students” “The text presented accurate information.  In addition, it possesses different areas that other text are missing such as “What Would You Do” section.” “The book is well written with the focus from a practical perspective.  For the most part, the presentation of the chapters was very nice (pictures, etc.)  I actually liked the interactive book and am considering this as an idea to build an online course because the book contains all the extras that could enhance the online experience”