Introduction to Corrections - Paperback

by Joycelyn Pollock (Author)

Pollock's introductory text presents corrections in a new way for instructors who desire to prepare students in a problem-based, data-driven, media-savvy approach to achieve competency as correctional professionals or knowledgeable consumers of corrections' news. Each chapter utilizes current news and governmental reports along with academic studies, and discussions of race/ethnicity are included where appropriate.

Author Biography

Joycelyn M. Pollock (Ph.D, J.D.) is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the School of Criminal Justice at Texas State University.