The treatment of criminal offenders : a history / Michael Dow Burkhead.
"This discussion of the treatment of criminal offenders explores the trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy and reform criminal law. The work discusses core issues in the study of punishment"--Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780786430208 (softcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0786430206 (softcover : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: vii, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2007.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-200) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | The principal issues -- Treatment and punishment : a brief history of the American prison -- The history of biologically based treatment -- The history of psychologically based treatment -- The state of the science : cognitive behavioral intervention -- The principles of effective intervention -- The treatment of special populations -- Faith-based programs -- The science of sin : correctional treatment in the 21st century. |
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Subject: | Criminals > Rehabilitation > United States > History. Corrections > United States > History. Recidivism > United States > Prevention > History. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | HV 9304 .B866 2007 | 30536156 | General Collection | Available | - |
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"This discussion of the treatment of criminal offenders explores the trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy and reform criminal law. The work discusses core issues in the study of punishment"--Provided by publisher.