Community Corrections

Community Corrections covers the history and current status of probation and parole in the United States and abroad. It defines and explains the difference between probation and parole, details how they are assessed and classified, and how they might be revoked. It discusses the role of the community corrections officer and how s/he interacts with the offender/client. In addition, this text discusses such current topics as electronic monitoring, home incarceration, community day reporting centers, victim compensation programs, officer training and effectiveness, and the economic and political influences on the system.

Jones (East Carolina University) guides readers through the operation of community corrections, from pretrial supervision through the revocation process, in this text for students and for professionals in law enforcement, the courts, and institutional corrections. Coverage includes community corrections in the criminal justice system, the community corrections organization, intermediate sanctions, and trends in the field. Each chapter contains objectives, highlights, and b&w photos, as well as ideas for research papers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Mark Jones is Assistant Keeper, Department of Coins and Medals, British Museum. He is the author of The Art of the Medal, Medals of the Sun King, The Dance of Death, and Contemporary British Medals, and editor of The Medal and Médailles.