Introduction to Corrections

by Robert D. Hanser

Overview

Introduction to Corrections, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive foundation of corrections that is practitioner-driven and grounded in modern research and theoretical origins. Experienced correctional practitioner, scholar, and author Robert D. Hanser shows readers how the corrections system works, from classification, security, and treatment, to demonstrating how and why correctional practices are implemented.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071848999
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	696
Product dimensions:	8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Robert D. Hanser is a professor of criminal justice and the coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Hanser has a Ph D in marriage and family therapy and a Ph D in criminal justice. He also has graduate degrees in psychology (psychometrics emphasis), counseling, social work, and substance abuse administration. He is a national certified counselor, a licensed professional counselor in the states of Louisiana and Texas, a licensed addiction counselor, a certified hypnotherapist, and a certified anger management therapist. Dr. Hanser worked as a correctional officer at Eastham State Prison, in Texas, for several years. He has gained extensive practitioner experience in treatment programming in Louisiana at Richwood Correctional Center (RCC), Madison Parish Correctional Center (MPCC) and the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women (LTCW). He has expertise in therapeutic programming, mental health response, education within correctional facilities, substance use disorder treatment, and reentry. He holds a gubernatorial appointment on the Reentry Advisory Council of Louisiana, serves on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV), has been appointed to the Professional Educational Counsel with the American Correctional Association (ACA), and is an Executive Counselor for the Corrections section for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). He is a past member of the 4th Judicial District’s Youth Services Planning Board, a past therapeutic director of the 4^th Judicial District Drug Court, and is the lead therapist for the 4^th Judicial District Reentry Court and the 4th Judicial District Batterer’s Intervention Program. Dr. Hanser is also a site surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). He has aided several organizations in obtaining and/or maintaining CARF accreditation throughout his career, with expertise in substance use and behavioral health treatment programming.

He has written Introduction to Corrections (3^rd Ed.), Community Corrections (2^nd Ed.), Juvenile Justice (10^th Ed.), Correctional Counseling, Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System, Special Needs Offenders, and over 60 other publications, including textbooks, anthology chapters, and peer reviewed articles.

Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 1: Early History of Punishment and the Development of Prisons in the United States
Chapter 2: Ideological and Theoretical Underpinnings to Sentencing and Correctional Policy
Chapter 3: Correctional Law and Legal Liabilities
PART II: CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES
Chapter 4: Jail and Detention Facilities
Chapter 5: Probation
Chapter 6: Intermediate Sanctions
Chapter 7: Facility Design to Meet Security and Programming Needs
Chapter 8: Classification and Custody Levels
Chapter 9: Prison Subculture and Prison Gang Influence
Chapter 10: Immigration Detention Centers
Chapter 11: Female Offenders in Correctional Systems
Chapter 12: Specialized Inmate Populations
Chapter 13: Juvenile Correctional Systems
Chapter 14: Correctional Administration
Chapter 15: Prison Programming
Chapter 16: Parole, Reentry, and Case Management
PART III: ISSUES AND TRENDS IN CORRECTIONS
Chapter 17: The Death Penalty
Chapter 18: Program Evaluation, Evidence- Based Practices, and Future Trends in Corrections
Glossary
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

This textbook is a must have and you will not be disappointed by the level of engagement that you will receive from the students. There are many add-ons that are relevant to the millennial learner and for this reason this textbook addresses all of their learning needs.

Nerissa James

I would and have told colleagues that this is the best text on corrections I have used. It is the text my students have used the most and complained about the least in the 15 or so years I have been teaching corrections. It is comprehensive without smothering the student in minutiae. The language is easily understood, but does not leave out terminology the student must know and understand. Great balance of affordability, utility, and acceptance by students.

Patrick J. Faiella

A great introduction into corrections that covers the necessary material and helps students think critically about the issues within corrections.

Jeanne M. Subjack

This textbook is functional to both students and instructors. It is written well and easy to follow along with. The best feature of this textbook is the instructor and student resources provided throughout each chapter. This promotes student learning and development. I had nothing but success using this textbook and will continue to use it for my upcoming courses.

José Rosales

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the correctional system with specific attention to research. The additional resources and activities are designed to engage students with the material in a variety of ways.

Nicole Smolter

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

Very thorough and comprehensive, [Introduction to Corrections] provides a good balance between the big picture policy and societal issues with the more specific things those working in corrections on a day to day basis are faced with.”

David E. Olson

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

The book is well written with the focus from a practical perspective. For the most part, the presentation of the chapters was very nice (pictures, etc.) I actually liked the interactive book and am considering this as an idea to build an online course because the book contains all the extras that could enhance the online experience”

Nancy L. Hogan

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 Mc Donald, Northern Kentucky University

Danielle Mc Donald

Clearly the greatest strength of this text is that the author has been and, I get the sense still is, a correctional practitioner that is nevertheless well schooled in the social science literature.”

Joseph V. Williams

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

The text presented accurate information. In addition, it possesses different areas that other text are missing such as “What Would You Do” section.”

James R. Jones

[Strengths include] readability, organization, and practitioner focus”

Patricia L. Donze

This book gives a well thought-out perspective on clients and staff; and simplifies the information for each student to understand the material presented”

Gabriel Kovnator

[Strengths include] breadth of information, clarity of text, and ancillary resources for students”

Jane C. Daquin

This textbook is functional to both students and instructors. It is written well and easy to follow along with. The best feature of this textbook is the instructor and student resources provided throughout each chapter. This promotes student learning and development. I had nothing but success using this textbook and will continue to use it for my upcoming courses.

José Rosales

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