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Routledge Handbook of Corrections in the United States (Routledge International Handbooks) by O. Hayden Griffin III (editor), Vanessa H. Woodward (editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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The __Routledge Handbook of Corrections__ __in the United States__ brings together original contributions from leading scholars in criminology and criminal justice that provide an in-depth, state-of-the-art look at the most important topics in corrections. The book discusses the foundations of corrections in the United States, philosophical issues that have guided historical movements in corrections, different types of punishment and supervision, trends in incarceration, issues affecting race, ethnicity, and special populations in corrections, and a variety of other emerging issues. This book scrutinizes innovative community programs as well as more traditional sanctions, and exposes the key issues and debates surrounding the correctional process in the United States. Among other important topics, selections address the inherent discrimination within the system, special issues surrounding certain populations, and the utilization of the death penalty as the ultimate punishment. This book serves as an essential reference for academicians and practitioners working in corrections and related agencies, as well as for students taking courses in criminal justice, criminology, and related

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Author
O. Hayden Griffin III (editor), Vanessa H. Woodward (editor)
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Published
2017
Language
EN
ISBN
9781317291220
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Social Science, Social Sciences

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