Suggesting that all components of the criminal and juvenile justice systems are interrelated to varying degrees, this thorough study describes the objectives of probation and parole for criminally convicted adults and juveniles and whether these objectives are achieved. Helping readers deepen their understanding of these philosophies through an examination of the history of parole and probation in the United States, it describes probation and parole programs, considers various classes of offenders, and highlights several problems associated with the selection and training of probation and parole officers—including their relationships with offender-clients. It remains the only major volume of its kind to combine the standard topics in probation and parole with full coverage of recent trends in community corrections. Exceptionally well organized, it emphasizes a legalistic approach, noting key legal cases where appropriate and including our most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The volume provides a complete analysis of probation, community corrections, and the sentencing process; jails, prisons, and parole; the administration of probation and parole organizational operations; special populations of offenders and juvenile probation; and parole and program evaluation. For those involved in criminal justice, probation, parole or community corrections fields.

Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections

Politics & Social Sciences

Champion, Dean J.

Social Sciences

Prentice Hall College Div.

Basic Statistics for Social Research

Pearson College Div

The sociology of organizations (McGraw-Hill series in sociology)

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

McGraw=Hill

Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections (4th Edition)

Champion, Dean John

Legal Theory & Systems

PRENTICE/HALL

This comprehensive and up-to-date book examines all aspects of the criminal justice system from an organizational perspective. Key theoretical approaches and concepts are explained together with key terms and organizational principle models and typologies. The book also explains organizational effectiveness and covers police, court, and corrections organizations in depth to fully illustrate the operations of these justice systems. This volume explains all aspects of organizational theories, models and typologies, organizational variables and measuring effectiveness, supervision and communication systems, motivation, satisfaction, and morale of employees, organization of criminal justice systems, law enforcement, police and sheriff's departments, court organization and administration, jail and prison organizations, community corrections organizations, and juvenile justice organizations and their administration. For criminal justice, sociology and public administration professionals interested in criminal justice systems.

Administration of Criminal Justice: Structure, Function, and Process

Pearson

8676A-4, 0-13-086761-6, Champion, Dean J., Correction in the United States: A Contemporary Perspective, 3/E//--&gt; Comprehensive in scope and contemporary in perspective, this introduction to corrections in the U.S. covers the history, functions, types, and issues of jails and prisons. It explains parole and community-based corrections programs; surveys various aspects of corrections personnel; and explores the special issues of women and juveniles in relation to the system. Up-to-date material, and legal cases affecting correctional law and institutional corrections, provide readers with broad coverage of both institutional and community corrections, probation, and parole. Chapter topics include classifying offenders, sentencing systems, and sentencing issues; jails: history, functions, and types of inmates; jail administration: officer training, inmate supervision, and contemporary issues; corrections administration and the privatization of prisons; jailhouse lawyers and inmate rights; parole, parole programs, and community corrections; and women and juvenile corrections. For anyone interested in the special challenges and problems of the punishment phase of the criminal justice system.

Corrections in the United States: A Contemporary Perspective (3rd Edition)

Send to PrinterCorrections in the United States: A Contemporary Perspective, 4/E Dean John Champion, Texas A&amp;M International University ISBN: 0131027360 Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 2005 Format: Paper; 768 pages Published: 03/05/2004 Status: PublishedDescription For introduction to corrections courses. Comprehensive in scope and contemporary in perspective, this introduction to corrections in the U.S. covers the history, functions, types, and issues of jails and prisons. It explains parole and community-based corrections programs, surveys the duties of corrections personnel, and explores the special issues of women and juveniles in the corrections system. Up-to-date material and legal cases affecting correctional law and institutional corrections provide students with broad coverage of both institutional and community corrections. Features * A concise synopsis of the history and organization of corrections in the U.S * Introduces students to the history, philosophy and operations of the corrections system * Complete coverage of prisons and jails * Familiarizes students with the differences between the characteristics, organization, and operation of jails and prisons * Key correctional issues-Jail/prison architecture and design, privatization, new generation jails, overcrowding, the death penalty and health issues (HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis). * Helps students understand the trends and challenges facing the corrections system * Full chapters on Women in Corrections (CH 12) and Juvenile Corrections (CH 13) * Gives instructors and students thorough coverage of diverse populations within the corrections system * Complete coverage of Community Corrections (CH 4) and Parole (CH 10) * Introduces students to the corrections system beyond prisons and jails * NEW - Personality Highlights of inmates and corrections officers and administrators * Gives students first-hand accounts of the experiences of the people that make up the corrections system New To This Edition * NEW - Personality Highlights of inmates and corrections officers and administrators * Gives students first-hand accounts of the experiences of the people that make up the corrections system * NEW - Expanded learning tools-New chapter objectives, expanded chapter summaries, and expanded and updated Internet links * Assists students in mastering the material presented in the text * NEW - Updated sample forms and reports * Helps students better understand the duties and responsibilities of corrections officers and administrators Table of Contents 1. An Introduction to Corrections: Philosophy, Goals, and History. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Corrections Defined. Early Origins of Corrections. The History of Corrections in the United States. Correctional Functions and Goals. Some Correctional Models. Types of Corrections. Correctional Reforms. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 2. Classifying Offenders, Sentencing Systems, and Sentencing Issues. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Types of Offenses. Classifying Offenders. The Sentencing Process. Types of Sentencing Systems. Sentencing Hearings. The Presentence Investigation (PSI) and Report. Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances. Some Sentencing Issues. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. Appendix 2A: Sample State PSI Report. Appendix 2B: Sample Federal PSI Report. 3. Diversion, Standard and Intensive Supervised Probation Programs. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Civil Alternatives: Alternate Dispute Resolution and Diversion. Pretrial Diversion. Probation Defined. The History of Probation in the United States. The Philosophy and Functions of Probation. Types of Probation. A Profile of Probationers. Shock Probation and Split Sentencing. Boot Camps. Landmark Cases in Probation Revocation. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 4. Community Corrections. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Community Corrections Acts and Community Corrections. Community Corrections Programs. Selected Issues in Community Corrections. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 5. Jails: History, Functions, and Types of Inmates. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. The History of Jails in the United States. Jail Inmate Characteristics. Functions of Jails. Types of Jail Inmates. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 6. Jail Administration: Officer Training, Inmate Supervision, and Contemporary Issues. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Jail Administration. Selected Jail Issues. Jail Reforms. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 7. Prisons and Prisoners. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. The History of Prisons in the United States. State and Federal Prison Systems. A Profile of Prisoners in U.S. Prisons. Types of Prisons and Their Functions. Inmate Classification Systems. Risk Assessment and Institutional Placement. Functions of Prisons. Prison Culture: On Jargon and Inmate Pecking Orders. Selected Prison Issues. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 8. Corrections Administration and the Privatization of Prisons. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. The Bureaucratic Model and Legal-Rational Authority. Corrections and Offender Management. The Organization of Corrections. Forms of Correctional Administration. Prison Administrator Selection and Training. Prison Privatization. Selected Issues on Privatization. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 9. Jailhouse Lawyers and Inmate Rights. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. What are Jailhouse Lawyers? The Constitutional Basis for Inmate Rights. The Jailhouse Lawyer and the Nature of Civil Remedies. Prisoner Rights and Selected Litigation Issues. The Death Penalty. Inmate Grievance Procedures. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 10. Parole, Parole Programs, and Parole Revocation. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Parole Defined. The History of Parole in the United States. The Philosophy and Goals of Parole. The Functions of Parole. Parolees in the United States. Pre-Release Programs. Post-Release Parole Programs. Parole Boards: Revoking Probation and Parole. Measuring Parole Effectiveness Through Recidivism. The Parole Revocation Process. The Rights of Parolees. Serving Time Beyond Maximum Sentences. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 11. Correctional Officer Selection and Training. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. Corrections Officers and Probation/Parole Officers: A Distinction. The Selection and Training of Correctional Officers. The Recruitment of Women in Correctional Work. The Organization and Operation of Probation and Parole Programs. Selection Requirements for Probation and Parole Officers. PO Caseloads. Volunteers in Community Corrections. Paraprofessionals in Community Corrections Programs. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 12. Women and Corrections. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. The History of Women's Prisons in the United States. Characteristics of Female Offenders. The Classification of Female Offenders. Criticisms of Women's Prisons and Community Programs. The Culture of Women's Prisons. Administering Prisons for Women. Selected Issues Relating to Women's Prisons. Co-Corrections. Female Probationers and Parolees: A Profile. Intermediate Punishments for Women. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. 13. Juvenile Corrections. Chapter Objectives. Introduction. The History of Juvenile Corrections. Types of Juvenile Offenders. Some Characteristics of Delinquent Offenders. The Juvenile Justice System. Constitutional Rights of Juveniles. Waivers, Transfers, and Certifications. Goals of Juvenile Corrections. Juvenile Corrections. Selected Issues in Juvenile Corrections. The Future of Juvenile Corrections. Summary. Questions for Review. Suggested Readings. Internet Connections. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Bibliography. Case Index. Name Index. Subject Index. Courses VJ0601 Introduction to Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction to Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction to Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction to Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction To Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction To Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction To Corrections (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0602 Correctional Institutions (Criminal Justice) VJ0601 Introduction to Corrections (Criminal Justice) Instructor Supplements Instructor's Manual with Test Item File by Dean John Champion © 2005 0-13-102737-9 Paper; 190 pages Status: Published 05/06/2004 TestGen by Dean J Champion © 2005 0-13-170176-2 Software Status: Published 08/09/2004 © Pearson Education Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Corrections in the United States: A Contemporary Perspective

Provides a comprehensive examination of the criminal court system, from the basic pretrial procedures, to the trial process, to the sentencing and appeals. Examining all angles, it begins with a discussion of the law and its origins, compares the federal and state court systems, and examines the key courtroom personnel. Separate chapters on the juvenile justice system and the courts and the media round out the book’s coverage. References to key cases, articles from local newspapers and examples of real courts in action add practicality and a deeper understanding of the structure, process and issues surrounding criminal courts today. Comparison of state and federal court systems. Explains the diverse court systems that exist on the state and local level and the more consistent organization of the federal level. Comprehensive examination of the trial process. Discusses the difference between “bench” and “jury” trials, where either the judge or the jury will decide on their case. Includes opening and closing arguments, examination and cross-examination, and other aspects of presentation of testimony and evidence. Discussion of the major sentencing systems. Explains the differences between indeterminate, determinate, mandatory, and guidelines-based or presumptive sentencing. Separate discussion of the juvenile court system. Examines the language that applies to juvenile processing and highlights similarities and differences between the juvenile and criminal justice systems. A chapter on the courts and the media. Shows how the Internet and television are used in the courtroom and examines the role it has played in the increase in litigation today.  Key state and federal cases concerning court actions and defendant rights. Highlights important case law that has impacted the way courts process offenders.  Law Enforcement professionals and those involved or interested in the criminal court system.

Criminal Courts: Structure, Process, And Issues

Hartley, Richard D.

Rabe, Gary A.

Criminal Law

A book about adults and juveniles who have been convicted of criminal offenses or judged delinquent and punished, the fifth edition of Probation, Parole and Community Corrections also addresses the personnel and agencies who monitor these offenders. Although distinguishing clearly between parole and probation is not easy, this book attempts to describe the differences and similarities between the two programs by explaining the objectives of each, examining their history, and discussing various types of offenders. This overview of community corrections covers the following topics and themes: pre-sentence investigation reports and preparation; juvenile probation and parole revocation; electronic monitoring, global satellite tracking, home confinement, boot camps, day fine programs, restitution, and community service orders; intensive supervised probation and parole programs; jail and prison inmate classification systems; special needs offenders; key state cases; and program effectiveness. For all members of the law enforcement and legal community, as well as parole/probation officers, therapists, and social workers.

Probation, Parole And Community Corrections

A market-leader, The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law, Fifth Edition, provides a detailed examination of the juvenile justice system. Known for its comprehensive coverage, the author explores all aspects of juvenile justice–including intake, adjudication, dispositions, juvenile probation, parole, and community corrections–and maintains a legal emphasis throughout. Up-to-date tables, figures and statistics give readers the most current perspective of juvenile justice trends. Chapter-opening scenarios, personality highlights and career snapshots use personal accounts to capture the essence of what it means to be part of the juvenile justice system. Covers all aspects of juvenile justice, including intake, adjudication, dispositions, juvenile probation, parole, and community corrections. Covers all levels of offenders and clearly delineates the differences between status offenses and delinquent offenses. Discusses the history of juvenile justice system and the crucial events that have influenced its development. Includes early legal cases, landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases, current juvenile cases, select state court cases, etc. to show the legal bases for decisions about juveniles. Discusses the different rights juveniles have acquired and how different components of the juvenile justice system relate to them. Shows readers the steps involved with processing a juvenile offender and includes topics such as intake, adjudication, dispositions, probation, parole, and aftercare. Feature various professionals who work with juveniles in positions such as juvenile court judge, juvenile probation and parole officer and counselor. Highlights juvenile justice systems in 13 different countries and provide interesting contrasts with the U.S. juvenile justice system. Anyone involved in or interested in Juvenile Justice.

The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, And the Law

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