American Corrections Concepts and Controversies Second Edition by Barry A. Krisberg – TEST BANK

Test Bank For American Corrections Concepts and Controversies Second Edition by Barry A. Krisberg

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   978-1544324678

Students are prompted to think critically about complex issues that are influencing the present U.S. penal system by reading American Corrections, Second Edition, which provides them with a modern, issues-oriented introduction covering every area of corrections. Encouraging students to investigate the most intriguing and forward-thinking advancements in correctional policy and practice, the Second Edition incorporates the most recent theory, research, and statistics accessible. In addition to giving students a practical understanding of corrections, the authors Barry A. Krisberg, Susan Marchionna, and Christopher J. Hartney draw from their extensive professional experience to offer a framework for critical analysis of the problems facing the American criminal justice system and a grounded investigation of potential solutions.

About the Author

Barry Krisberg (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is a Senior Fellow at the Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Law and Social Policy at the University of California, Berkeley Law School and a Lecturer in Residence at in the Juris Doctor Program at Berkeley Law. He is known nationally for his research and expertise on juvenile justice and corrections issues and is often called upon as a resource for professionals, foundations, and the media. Dr. Krisberg was appointed by the legislature to serve on the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Inmate Population Management. Past president and fellow of the Western Society of Criminology, he was Chair of the California Attorney General’s Research Advisory Committee. Dr. Krisberg was appointed to chair an Expert Panel to investigate the conditions in the California youth prisons. His many books and articles include Juvenile Justice and Continuing the Struggle for Justice, both published by SAGE.