Introduction to Corrections - Softcover

Hanser, Robert D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412975662 ISBN 13: 9781412975667

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2012

Synopsis

Introduction to Corrections provides students with an understanding of basic concepts in the field of corrections. Designed for introductory corrections courses in criminal justice programs at two- and four-year schools, for both traditional ground and online settings, it offers comprehensive coverage of both institutional and community corrections, with particular emphasis on the perspective of the practitioner. Students taking corrections classes often have wild misconceptions about prison work and the corrections environment – misconceptions typically derived from movies and the news, and even current textbooks. In this new text, Robert Hanser uses his own on-the-ground experience to colorfully explain how the corrections system actually works, and what it′s like to be a part of it.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert D. Hanser is a full professor and chair of the criminal justice program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Rob has also administered a regional training academy in northeastern Louisiana (North Delta Regional Training Academy) that provides training to correctional officers, jailers, and law enforcement throughout a 12-parish region in Louisiana. Rob was also the first male President for the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV), which demonstrates an understanding of victim needs and services as well as offender rehabilitation. Rob is the program director of the Blue Walters Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Richwood Correctional Center, a prison-based substance abuse treatment program in Louisiana, and he is the director of Offender Programming for LaSalle Corrections. Further, Rob is the director and lead facilitator for the Fourth Judicial District’s Batterer Intervention Program (BIP). He serves as the board president for Freedmen Inc., a faith-based organization that provides reentry services for offenders in Louisiana. Lastly, Rob currently holds a gubernatorial appointment on the statewide Louisiana Reentry Council, which ensures that regional efforts are aligned with statewide initiatives. He has dual licensure as a professional counselor in Texas and Louisiana, is a certified anger resolution therapist, and has a specialty license in addictions counseling.

Review:

“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 Author: 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 Author: 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 Author: 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 Author: 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. Author: Gabriel Kovnator

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1412975662
• ISBN 13: 9781412975667
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 600