{"product_id":"trends-in-corrections-jennie-k-singer-9781439835784","title":"Trends in Corrections: Interviews with Corrections Leaders Around the World, Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffering rare insiders' perspectives, \u003cstrong\u003e Trends in Corrections: Interviews with Corrections Leaders Around the World\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive survey of correctional programming and management styles used across nations. Twelve chapters present transcribed interviews of corrections leaders along with a brief portrait of the corrections system in those jurisdictions. The leaders interviewed represent a variety of cultures, political environments, and economic systems and come from North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States), Asia (Singapore), Australia, the Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago), and Europe (England, Hungary, and Bosnia-Herzegovina).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed in this insightful collection of interviews include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking conditions for correction officers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow governmental changes can impact a prison system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercrowding problems and efforts to modernize prisons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecidivism concerns and programs that facilitate offender reintegration into society upon release\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects of the media's portrayal of prisons on communities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter reflects on the interviews and summarizes the common themes evident throughout the book. Advancing knowledge about corrections systems worldwide, this volume bridges the gap of knowledge that exists between scholars and researchers in academia and practitioners in the field. The candid discussions presented herein are destined to open further dialogue among these professionals, adding value to current operations and informing future directions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennie K. Singer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439835780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439835784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/05\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Jennie K. Singer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136644985087,"sku":"9781439835784","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9f17def-f8f3-47bc-b2cd-a24350325db1.jpg?v=1770163917","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/trends-in-corrections-jennie-k-singer-9781439835784","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}