Corrections: An Introduction
by Richard P. Seiter
6th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135186190 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135235485 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 576 |
Corrections: An Introduction, 6th Edition, is a textbook that offers a practical account of modern correctional systems. Drawing on Richard P. Seiter's three decades of correctional service, the work examines operational realities alongside history and theory.
The volume covers the functions of jails, prison systems, and community corrections, tracing individuals through sentencing, probation, custody, and parole. It also explores prison life, administrative management, custody practices, and treatment programs.
Written for students, the text incorporates case studies, career guidance, and practical examples to illustrate the realities of working in corrections.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The History of Crime and Corrections
Chapter 2: Sentencing and the Correctional Process
Chapter 3: Jails
Chapter 4: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions
Chapter 5: Prison Systems
Chapter 6: Parole and Prisoner Reentry
Chapter 7: The Clients of Adult Correctional Agencies
Chapter 8: The Juvenile Correctional System
Chapter 9: Special Offenders
Chapter 10: The Management of Prisons
Chapter 11: Prison Life for Inmates
Chapter 12: The World of Prison Staff
Chapter 13: Custody within a Prison
Chapter 14: Treatment and Programs within a Prison
Chapter 15: Legal Issues and the Death Penalty
Chapter 16: Current and Future Issues in Corrections
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