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More copies of this ISBN:Correctional Administration : Integrating Theory and Practice (02 Edition)by Richard P. Seiter
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory and Practice provides excellent coverage of both the theory and practice of correctional administration. This textbook helps students understand the past, present, arid future of corrections, the functions of correctional administrators, and the issues that will drive the roles required of administrators, as they create new operational approaches in response to new challenges. It is organized into five sections, each providing readers of essential history and background, an understanding of critical issues, the important functions of correctional operations, and projections for future needs and adjustments to correctional administration. Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory and Practice has several features that make it a unique learning opportunity for students. These include:
Table of Contents(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Web Linkages.) I. CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. 1. Correctional Administration: Past to Present.
2. Leadership and Management of Corrections.
3. Creating a Vision, Mission Statement, and Strategic Plan.
II. MANAGING OFFENDERS. 4. Punishment and Other Correctional Goals.
5. Programs and Services.
6. Offender Classification and Risk Assessment.
III. MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT—THE PRISON SETTING. 7. Staff Organization and Functions.
8. Creating a Safe and Secure Environment.
9. Managing Violent and Disruptive Inmates.
10. The Basics: Food, Housing, and Medical Care.
IV. MANAGING CORRECTIONAL STAFF. 11. Human Resource Management for Corrections.
12. Supervising and Empowering Employees.
13. The Role of Staff in Corrections.
V. THE FUTURE OF CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION. 14. Critical Issues for Correctional Administration.
15. Confronting the Increasing Costs of Corrections.
16. The Future and Correctional Administration. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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