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Community Corrections and Human Dignity

Author(s): Edward W. Sieh, Saint Cloud State University
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763729059
  • ISBN-10:0763729051
  • Hardcover    382 pages      © 2006
Price: International Sales $167.95 US List
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Overview

Community Corrections and Human Dignity presents a new approach to the rapidly growing fields of probation and parole based on the author’s extensive experience and recent research in the field. This book explores community corrections from its 19th century origins and century-long evolution to modern issues, including supervision models, offender treatment, parole and restorative parole, offender technical violations, and future crime prevention. Readers will learn about different types of probationers, why offenders should be treated respectfully, and proper offender treatment. With a positive focus and real life examples throughout, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of past achievements, current issues, and future challenges in the fields of probation and parole.

Designed for Criminal Justice students and professionals, the Criminal Justice Illuminated series includes texts that engage readers with accessible writing and a strong focus on the real-world applications of important concepts and skills.  Rich with features such as case studies, chapter summaries, review exercises, and key terms, the books in this series enhance comprehension and retention of essential material.

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Based upon interviews with more than 50 probation officers, field research, extensive literature review, and the most current statistics.

Extended coverage that can not be found in other books including: the early history of probation, social context, technical violations, and the role of probation in crime prevention.

Positive approach discusses why we should care about offenders and treat offenders with dignity.

Each chapter includes: Chapter Outline, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Suggested Activities, Questions for Review, and a Summary.

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CHAPTER 1 - Introduction

Human Dignity

Prisons and Human Dignity

Conclusion

Chapter Resources


CHAPTER 2 - The History of Probation:
From Augustus to the Progressives

Probation Practices

The Early Years of Probation

Allied Forces of Change

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 3 - Twentieth-Century Probation

The Progressives

Organizational and Statutory Developments

The Medical Model

Post-War Probation

Modern Models

Summary

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 4 - The Social Context of Probation

Populations Statistics

Public Attitudes

Drunk Driving

Mental Illness

Drug Offenders

Capital Value

Racial Divisions

Income

Welfare and the Poor

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 5 - Probationers

Probation in the United States

Probation Officers and Probationers

Probation Interviews

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 6 - Risk, Needs, and Responsivity

Establishing Workloads

Evolution of Classification

Static and Dynamic Risk Factors

Current Risk-Needs Instruments

Treatment

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 7 - Offender Supervision

A New World of Probation

Probation Work

Models of Supervision

Treatment Strategies

Summary

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 8 - Restorative and Community Justice

Social History

A Comprehensive Model

Crime as a Loss

Grief

Encounter Conferencing

Encounter and Shaming

Healing

Amends and Forgiveness

Social Integration

Problems of Restorative Justice

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

CHAPTER 9 - Regulatory Probation

Who’s in Charge?

Recidivism

Absconders

Forces at Work

Social Control

Human Dignity

Regulation

Maximizing the Regulatory Process

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 10 - Public Safety and Collaborative Prevention

The Importance of Probation

Public Safety

Restorative Justice

Differential Supervision

Problem Communities

Preventative Collaboration

Situational Crime Prevention

Developmental Prevention

Community Crime Prevention

Guardianship

Partnerships

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 11 - Juvenile Probation

The Value of Children

History

Immigration and Juveniles

A Shift in a Look at Juveniles

The Juvenile Court

Legal Reform

Juvenile Rights

Juvenile Probationers

Law Enforcement

Intake Decision Making

Diversion

Preadjudicatory

Detention

Case Processing

Juvenile Waiver

Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction

Investigations

Supervision

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 12 - Parole: Its Evolution and Current Status

The Role of Parole

The History of Parole

Abolition of Parole

Administration and Parole

Parolees

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

CHAPTER 13 - Community Corrections:

Human Dignity and Future Times

Probation of Today

The Future of Probation

Historical Precedent

Alternative Futures

Discussion

Conclusion

Chapter Resources

 

Index

 


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Edward W. Sieh-Saint Cloud State University

Edward Sieh holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. He has worked, taught students, and conducted research in corrections for over 25 years.

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ShowAppropriate Courses

Possible courses:

Community Corrections
Probation and Parole
Correctional Alternatives
Correctional Policy
Special Topics in Corrections

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