American Jail Cornerstone of Modern Corrections

Name: American Jail Cornerstone of Modern Corrections
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ISBN: 9780131142800

ISBN-10: 0131142801

ISBN-13: 9780131142800

Edition: 2008

Authors: Gary F. Cornelius

List price: $106.40

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This is a book about the local jailhow it developed, how they work, and what jail staffs are doing to protect the public and keep inmates safely confined.nbsp; Written from a practitionerrsquo;s point of view, its goal is to give the reader a realistic view of this often overlooked institution.Critical issues such as the traits of offenders, the climate, and security are discussed, as well as the main operations of the jail such as booking and classification. Insights from those within (staff and inmates) reinforce the bookrsquo;s real world perspective and current statistics and research document the development and operation of local jails.Correctional Officers

Book details

List price: $106.40
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 10/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 504
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English




The History and Development of Todayrsquo;s Jail



Jail Security



Jail Climate



Booking and Initial Intake



Classification and Inmate Housing



Jail Programs and Services



The Jail Population: Profile and Special Categories



Jail Staff



Jails and the Courts



Jail Standards



Jails and Community Corrections



The Future of the American Jail


Glossary


Index