Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections in the United States

This text examines the field of probation, parole, and community corrections from the theoretical concepts to the practical applications. With real-life examples, quotes from practitioners and clients, and authentic descriptions of contemporary practices, this text provides students a closer look at what careers in this field are truly like. With featured discussions on the issues that will dominate probation and parole for the next decade such as intermediate sanctions, offender recidivism, and electronic surveillance, this text discusses the field of probation and parole today and how it is changing for tomorrow.John Rosecrance is the author of 'Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections in the United States', published 2004 under ISBN 9780205359462 and ISBN 0205359469.