Correctional Perspectives: Views from Academics, Practitioners and Prisoners Book

This anthology features twelve contemporary topical areas in corrections - chosen for the unique challenges which each presents to researchers, correctional practitioners, and prisoners. Each topic is systematically examined from three different perspectives - academic, practitioner, and prisoner - for a total of thirty-six readings. Students compare each perspective and determine how they diverge or how they are similar. The twelve topic areas are: Institutional Crowding Growth of Women Prisoners in Corrections Elements of Correctional Rehabilitation and Treatment HIV/AIDS in Corrections Prison Gangs Prison Violence Security Housing Units: The Supermax Prison Women Guarding Men Correctional Privatization Juveniles in Adult Corrections Capital Punishment: The Ultimate Penalty Release from Prison: Parole The book's features include: Topic Introductions: Each introduction delves into common assumptions about the topic presented, including a discussion of where the assumptions originated and evidence dispelling any erroneous assumptions. Recommended Readings and Internet Links: Each topic introduction contains a short list of recommended readings and Internet links/websites. Focus Questions: To aid students in determining what main points they should be looking for, focus questions are presented at the beginning of each article. Discussion of the Three Perspectives: A commentary section follows the three perspectives at the end of each topic area.