INTRO TO CORRECTIONS -

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Editeur : Sage Pubn

Parution : 01/10/2012

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 558

Expédition : 1179

Dimensions : 27.4 x 21.3 x 2.3

ISBN : 1412975662

Biographie:

Robert Hanser is the Associate Director of the School of Social Sciences and the Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Hanser has an extensive background in treatment provision and administration. He sits on the 4th Judicial District's Youth Services Planning Board and also serves on regional advisory councils and community boards related to juvenile services for substance abuse and mental health treatment programming. He is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Louisiana and Texas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Anger Management Therapist.

What I most like about it is that it conveys the author's experiences in corrections. It comes across that author worked corrections and cares about the topic. It is (therefore) not as dry as the typical textbook. At the same time, it is not simply a memoir or personal experience. The author relies enough on current literature and data that it is an authoritative textbook. Robert Hormant, U. of Detroit -- Robert Hormant I liked what I read and would be interested in seeing a copy of the completed text. It is very comprehensive in its coverage and should provide a wealth of information for those students who are genuinely interested in corrections. The pedagogical features are well-done and truly add some value to the topics. I can't imagine any further embellishments on these. Also, the chapter organization is one of the best I have seen. Michael Montgomery, Tennessee State University -- Michael Montgomery I think the text is great! I would seriously consider adopting the text for my course. It is very thorough, covers the right topics, and is well-written. I am excited to see the finished product! Kristie Blevins, Eastern Kentucky University -- Kristie Blevins Overall, I found the text to be well written and well organized. Also, the majority of aspects that I read were up do date. I particularly liked the applied exercises and I believe I would use them regularly in in-class discussions. Further, the cross-national components were great. That is something that you don't regularly get much detail on and the students will really enjoy learning about corrections abroad. Danielle McDonald, Northern Kentucky University -- Danielle McDonald Great book! This is the kind of book I was waiting for. The full correctional experience that covers the clients-offenders-inmates and staff working in the field. -- Gabriel Kovnator