Community-Based Corrections

by Leanne Fiftal Alarid

The tenth edition of best-selling COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS delivers essential information on the wide array of punishments and treatment programs that constitute alternatives to prison and jail. Although some offenders need to be incarcerated for public safety reasons, this book argues that the vast majority of convicted offenders can be effectively supervised in the community--using programs that meet the level of risk posed by, and the needs of, each individual. Offering a balanced approach that reflects a strong emphasis on practical and legal matters, the book provides solid coverage of numerous community corrections programs, including probation, parole, electronic monitoring, house arrest, day-treatment centers, boot camps, restitution, and fines.

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Elberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on learning about Community-Based Corrections. Easy to read and there's a nice glossary at the end for definitions of words that are important to what you are learning.