Rhine, Edward E. : Board of Parsons and Paroles, Atlanta, Georgia
Summary
Correctional Theory and Practice is a unique contribution to the literature in criminal corrections. Combining
knowledge, experience, and insights of academics as well as practitioners in addressing significant policy and
programmatic issues faced by contemporary corrections, the book addresses both the theory and practice of correctional
activities, ranging from supervising offenders in the community, the problems faced in working with juveniles,
and the needs of older inmates, to general public policy in dealing with the overall problem of crime. In each
case, significant problems faced by persons involved in the correctional enterprise are raised, and alternative
ways of dealing with these problems are debated.
Table of Contents
1. Informed-Reasoned Correctional Policy
2. The Limits of Punishment as Social Policy
PART ONE: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
3. Punishment and Control in Community Supervision
4. Intensive Supervision Probation-Fad or for Keeps?
5. Management Style in Probation: Policy Implications Derived from System Theory
6. Role Definition for the Practitioner of Correctional Supervision: Transcending Role Conflict in Theory and Practice
7. Electronic Monitoring: Another Fatal Remedy?
PART TWO: INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
8. Recent Trends in Corrections and Prisoners' Rights Law
9. Crowding and the Quality of Prison Life: A Preliminary Reform Agenda
10. Segregation and Hidden Discrimination in Prisons: Reflections on a Small Study of Cell Assignments
11. AIDS and Human Rights in Prison: A Comment on the Ethics of Screening and Segregation
12. Capital Punishment and Structured Discretion: Arbitrariness and Discrimination after Furman
13. Aging Inmate Offenders: Another Perspective.
14. Issues in Parole Release Decision Making
PART THREE: JUVENILE CORRECTIONS
15. Emerging Trends and Issues in Juvenile Justice
16. Juvenile Criminals: Punishment or Reform?
CONCLUSION.
17. Sentencing Reform and Correctional Policy: Some Unanswered Questions
