Introduction to Corrections

“This textbook provides a balanced presentation of historical and current correctional practices. The discussion includes groundbreaking policies having an impact on correctional facilities and community supervision. While some information is redundant across textbooks, this text offers a refreshing discussion that includes new content. The text is useful for students to intend to go directly into correctional careers as well as for those interested in pursuing graduate school. The exercises that end each chapter engage the students in the material, making the material applicable to the real-world.”Dr. Tamara J. Lynn, Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, Fort Hays State University“This text provides a comprehensive view of the complexities of the criminal justice system in a seamless and well-structured way.”Megan Stoneking, Social Services Program Manager, New Mexico State University Grants Branch

Renee D. Lamphere is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Kweilin T. Lucas is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Mars Hill University.

Timothy J. Holler is an associate professor of criminal justice and the director of the Community Arts and Reintegration Project at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Catherine D. Marcum is the assistant chair and associate professor of justice studies in the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed journals articles and authored and/or edited over 10 books. Her areas of expertise include cybercrime offending and victimization, correctional issues, and sexual victimization, and is currently the editor of Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research.