Probation and Parole
Theory and Practice
10th Edition
Published on 19. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-13-235005-1 (ISBN)
Description
Written by former community corrections professional, this book provides a state-of-the-art view of probation and parole. Offering a new two-color design, this revision contains updated material from agencies throughout the country and features 12 chapters that focus on all aspects of topic from the practitioner's point of view. Throughout the book, controversial issues are addressed and capture the conflict between the need to maximize community safety and the need to control the cost of operating prisons. Additional attention is paid to both the juvenile and adult populations and the book considers how the probation officers work with each.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1089 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-235005-1 (9780132350051)
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01/2011
11th Edition
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07/2005
9th Edition
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€59.41
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Person
Howard Abadinsky is professor of criminal justice at St. John's University. He was an inspector for the Cook County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office for eight years and a New York State parole officer and senior parole officer for fifteen years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W. from Fordham University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including Organized Crime, 8th ed., Law and Justice, 6th ed., and Drug Abuse, 6th ed.
Dr. Abadinsky encourages communication about his work and can be reached at St. John's University. 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439; abadinsh@stjohns.edu.
Dr. Abadinsky encourages communication about his work and can be reached at St. John's University. 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439; abadinsh@stjohns.edu.
Content
Chapter 1 Probation and Parole in Criminal Justice
Part One Probation
Chapter 2 Probation History and Administration
Chapter 3 Sentencing and the Presentence Investigation
Chapter 4 The Probation Officer and Juvenile Justice
Part Two Parole
Chapter 5 Tbe American Prison System
Chapter 6 Parole and the Indeterminate Sentence
Chapter 7 Parole Administration and Services
Part Three Rehabilitation and Supervision in Probation and Parole
Chapter 8 Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Chapter 9 Probation and Parole Officers
Chapter 10 Probation and Parole Supervision
Chapter 11 Special Problems and Programs in Probation and Parole
Chapter 12 Intermediate Punishment
In Conclusion: The Future of Probation and Parole
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Part One Probation
Chapter 2 Probation History and Administration
Chapter 3 Sentencing and the Presentence Investigation
Chapter 4 The Probation Officer and Juvenile Justice
Part Two Parole
Chapter 5 Tbe American Prison System
Chapter 6 Parole and the Indeterminate Sentence
Chapter 7 Parole Administration and Services
Part Three Rehabilitation and Supervision in Probation and Parole
Chapter 8 Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Chapter 9 Probation and Parole Officers
Chapter 10 Probation and Parole Supervision
Chapter 11 Special Problems and Programs in Probation and Parole
Chapter 12 Intermediate Punishment
In Conclusion: The Future of Probation and Parole
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index