Introduction to Corrections

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About the author

Joycelyn M. Pollock (Ph.D, J.D.) is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the School of Criminal Justice at Texas State University.

Summary

Pollock's introductory text intends to present corrections in a new way for instructors who desire to prepare students in a problem-based, data-driven, media-savvy approach to achieve competency as correctional professionals or knowledgeable consumers of corrections' news. Each chapter will utilize current news and governmental reports along with academic studies, and have a discussion of race/ethnicity when appropriate.

Additional text

A cost effective option for students that is an innovative and creative approach to understanding a historical and traditional part of the criminal justice"Susan M. Kunkle, Kent State University

Product details

• Authors: Joycelyn Pollock
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9780190642297
• ISBN: 978-0-19-064229-7
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, Penology and punishment, Penology & punishment