The History and Future of Correctional Psychology
The History and Future of Correctional Psychology

Author: Philip R. Magaletta

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-08-30

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 3031374800

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This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of correctional psychology, considering the history and future of the practice. With contributions from expert leaders in the field of correctional psychology – the application of psychological evaluation, treatment, and management of offenders in jails, prisons, and other correctional settings – the early history is presented through a series of brief biographical sketches of the field’s early pioneers. Moving forward, the period of growth and development of key concepts that advanced and matured the field is presented. Finally, directions that remain relevant as the future of correctional psychology unfolds are presented. Ideal for correctional psychology practitioners, students of correctional and forensic psychology, and those interested in the history of psychology, this unique volume traces the ongoing development of a crucial area of psychological practice.

Poor Discipline
Poor Discipline

Author: Jonathan Simon

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780226758572

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Reveals how modern strategies of punishment - and their failure - relate to political and economic transformations in society at large. The author uses the practice of parole in California as a window to the changing historical understanding of what a corrections system does and how it works.

Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1943

Total Pages: 1370

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)