Penology & Correctional Studies - General & Miscellaneous, Criminal Psychology, United States Studies - General & Miscellaneous, Prisons & Prison Life, Prison Administration
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Overview
New methods of jail management and treatment make it possible today to positively impact the jail environment so that released inmates stand a better chance of staying out of jail in the future and leading more productive lifestyles. American Jails: Looking to the Future covers all the topics of interest to corrections and criminal justice students, practitioners, and the general public.American Jails: Looking to the Future is a complete textbook, covering all topics of interest to corrections and criminal justice students studying jails, including history, corrections, politics, suicide, women, cultural diversity, crowding, audits, technology, and much more. The book is based on the Dr. Kerle's extensive knowledge of jails and his personal research in visiting over 700 jails in 48 states. He has served as editor and consultant to the American Jail Association since 1986.
Synopsis
American Jails: Looking to the Future is a complete textbook, covering all topics of interest to corrections and criminal justice students studying jails, including history, corrections, politics, suicide, women, cultural diversity, crowding, audits, technology, and much more. The book is based on the Dr. Kerle's extensive knowledge of jails and his personal research in visiting over 700 jails in 48 states. He has served as editor and consultant to the American Jail Association since 1986.Ken Kerle, Ph.D. is the Managing Editor of American Jail Association's magazine, American Jails. He is an experienced Jail Management Consultant, with a noteworthy record of accomplishment in detecting and analyzing management problems in jails, sheriffs' departments, and criminal justice agencies.
Comprehensive coverage of the American jail system
Based on author research from visits to over 700 jails
Highly qualified author who writes with an educated and objective perspective
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Booknews
The author, managing editor of the magazine of the American Jail Association , addresses a broad range of topics relating to the politics, administration, and future of American jails, including suicide, cultural diversity, women, substance abuse, medical issues, crowding, audits, direct supervision, and the use of technology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
April 28, 1998
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780750698467