More discussion of community corrections practices in other countries, more coverage applying theory, and more on the use of technology in community corrections sets this book apart from competitors. Additionally, the treatment orientation and the substantive coverage of special needs offenders helps students understand the increasing need for community supervision officers to be well-versed in treatment based approaches and special offender typologies (i.e. sex offenders, mentally ill offenders, offenders with communicable diseases, drug offenders, and so forth). New to this Edition: - Expanded discussion of evidence-based practices and performance measures in relevant chapters - New Restorative Justice chapter - Inclusion of end-of-chapter Sharing Your Opinion questions allows students an opportunity to express their own views on issues touched on in the chapters - Food for Thought questions at the ends of chapters follow a summary of a relevant research article to have students to think critically about the issues presented in the article summary - Updated data and photos throughout the book.
Robert Hanser is the Associate Director of the School of Social Sciences and the Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Hanser has an extensive background in treatment provision and administration. He sits on the 4th Judicial District's Youth Services Planning Board and also serves on regional advisory councils and community boards related to juvenile services for substance abuse and mental health treatment programming. He is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Louisiana and Texas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Anger Management Therapist.
Chapter 1. Definitions, History, and Development of Community Corrections Chapter 2. Community Corrections: Public Safety is Job One Chapter 3. Assessment and Risk Prediction Chapter 4. The Role of the Practitioner Chapter 5. Legal Liabilities and Risk Management Chapter 6. Specific Aspects Related to Probation Chapter 7. Specific Aspects Related to Parole Chapter 8. Needs-Based Case Management and Case Planning Chapter 9. The Viability of Treatment Perspectives Chapter 10. Community-Based Residential Treatment Facilities Chapter 11. Intermediate Sanctions Chapter 12. Restorative Justice Chapter 13. Juvenile Offenders Chapter 14. Specialized and Problematic Offender Typologies Chapter 15. Diversity Issues and Cultural Competence in a Changing Era Chapter 16. Program Evaluation, Evidence Based Practices, and Future Trends in Community Corrections Glossary References Index
