corrections

"The modern corrections system is a complex structure, with opportunities in many different professions. Teens with an interest in medicine, social work, psychology, and education--to name just a few fields--are likely to find a . . . career in the corrections system. This book explains the many different career paths available and describes some of the educational requirements needed. It speaks plainly about the pros and cons of working in what can be a very volatile environment"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a close look at the side of the US prison system that relies on for-profit companies . . . Explores the history behind for-profit prisons in the United States as well as varying opinions about the ethics of for-profit prisons"--Provided by publisher.

An alternative prison ranch in New Mexico conducts a daring experiment: setting the troubled residents out to retrain an aggressive herd of horses. The horses and prisoners both arrive at the ranch broken in one way or many- the horses often abandoned and suspicious, the residents, some battling drug and alcohol addiction, emotionally, physically, and financially shattered.

Addresses alternatives to incarceration and the pros and cons of employing them to control crime and recidivism.

Explores eight human service jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

Frank and Joe Hardy, as members of American Teens Against Crime, are sent to investigate the alleged haunting of a juvenile detention center, and begin to question their beliefs about supernatural phenomena.

Explores alternatives to prison and rehabilitation, examining the different alternatives and if they work.

Introduces issues related to the death penalty and examines the pros and cons of the debate.

Discuss issues surrounding the treatment of teens participating in residential treatment programs for substance abuse, behavioral problems, weight loss, and other issues.

Contains color photographs by Richard Ross of young women in juvenile detention, including staements from the girls about how they came to be in the detention facility.