Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory and Practice (2nd Edition)
Product Details
ISBN: 9780135113622Publish Date: 01/15/2011
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of pages: 512
Description
Offering a blend of theory and practice, CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION, 2/e provides an authentic look at the field of correctional administrationfrom its historical roots to the management of the correctional staff, environment, and facility. Organized into five sections, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical issues facing correctional administrators and the important functions of correctional operations. This edition includes the latest information on leadership, mentoring, empowerment, budgeting, external environments, special offenders and current issues. Case studies, experiential exercises and group assignments appear throughout and help students understand leadership theories and supervisory practices.