corrections

Presents opposing viewpoints on various issues involving crime and criminals, including the causes of crime, treatment of criminals, and gun control.

Discusses the current prison system and such problems as arbitrary sentencing, overcrowding, and the treatment of juvenile offenders.

Presents eleven essays debating issues regarding capital punishment, including whether it reduces murder rates and whether it deters juvenile violence, and provides an annotated list of related organizations and a bibliography.

Explains the education and skills necessary to begin a career in the criminal corrections system. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Provides an overview of careers in the field of law enforcement, discusses the educational requirements and job requirements, and offers job search tips and advice on advancing in the profession.

Surveys how justice is practiced in many different countries, and examines prison life and sentencing policies.

A collection of eleven essays that provides varying perspectives on topics about juvenile crime, such as reasons adolescents commit crimes, punishment and consequences, and how others are affects by the actions of juvenile delinquents.

Outlines the educational requirements, duties, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions of correction officers.