Kent R. Kerley – författare

A comprehensive, up-to-date, and authoritative two volume reference work for the fields of corrections and criminal justice featuring over 280 detailed scholarly entries Assembles a global team of experts from within their respective fields under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Kent R. KerleyProvides comprehensive coverage of key topics in corrections, including  history, trends and types of punishment,  correctional theory, policy, and lawSummarizes the latest theory and practice in major topical areas such as sentencing, community corrections, jails and prisons, special populations, women, juveniles, treatment, prisoner reentry, and the death penaltyBrings together cutting-edge examples from criminal justice systems throughout the US and around the world to provide an essential go-to resource for students, scholars, and researchersThis work is also available as an online resource: www.encyclopediaofcorrections.com