Overview
Quick Reference to Correctional Administration is a unique text that provides an overview of all aspects of managing inmates in adult correctional facilities. The quick reference format makes information on a variety of topics easy to find, from admission and classification to searches, alcohol testing, and escorted trips. Inmate entitlements such as mail, visitors and grievance procedures are discussed, as well as educational programs and special activities.
Synopsis
Quick Reference To Correctional Administration Is A Unique Text That Provides An Overview Of All Aspects Of Managing Inmates In Adult Correctional Facilities. The Quick Reference Format Makes Information On A Variety Of Topics Easy To Find, From Admission And Classification To Searches, Alcohol Testing, And Escorted Trips. Inmate Entitlements Such As Mail, Visitors And Grievance Procedures Are Discussed, As Well As Educational Programs And Special Activities.
Booknews
Overviews all aspects of managing inmates in adult correctional facilities, for students, corrections professionals, and correctional administrators. Gives information in an outline format on essential areas such as admission and searches, and on inmate entitlements including grievance procedures and educational programs. Addresses medical and psychological inmate issues such as HIV-positive inmates, suicide prevention, and hunger strikes. Phillips is a correctional manager who has worked in the field for 30 years. Roberts has 10 years of experience in the corrections field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)