Probation and Parole Theory and Practice

by Abadinsky, Howard

• ISBN13: 9780132350051
• ISBN10: 013235005X
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Written by former community corrections professional, this book provides a state-of-the-art view of probation and parole. Offering a new two-color design, this revision contains updated material from agencies throughout the country and features 12 chapters that focus on all aspects of topic from the practitionerrs"s point of view. Throughout the book, controversial issues are addressed and capture the conflict between the need to maximize community safety and the need to control the cost of operating prisons. Additional attention is paid to both the juvenile and adult populations and the book considers how the probation officers work with each.

Author Biography

Howard Abadinsky is professor of criminal justice at St. John’s University. He was an inspector for the Cook County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Office for eight years and a New York State parole officer and senior parole officer for fifteen years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W. from Fordham University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including Organized Crime, 8^th ed., Law and Justice, 6^th ed., and Drug Abuse, 6^th ed.

 

Dr.  Abadinsky encourages communication about his work and can be reached at St. John’s University. 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439; [e-mail].

 

Table of Contents

Probation and Parole in Criminal Justice

Probation

Probation History and Administration

Sentencing and the Presentence Investigation

The Probation Officer and Juvenile Justice

Parole

Tbe American Prison System

Parole and the Indeterminate Sentence

Parole Administration and Services

Rehabilitation and Supervision in Probation and Parole

Rehabilitation Theory and Practice

Probation and Parole Officers

Probation and Parole Supervision

Special Problems and Programs in Probation and Parole

Intermediate Punishment

In Conclusion: The Future of Probation and Parole

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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