RecordNumber
1123
Author
MacKenzie, Doris L
Title
What works in corrections
SubTitle
reducing the criminal activities of offenders and delinquents
Author Statement
Doris Layton MacKenzie
Publication
Cambridge University Press
Publication Year
c2006
Collation
x, 390 p. ill.
Series
Cambridge studies in criminology
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-385) and index. , Strategies for reducing recidivism -- Evidence-based corrections -- Incapacitation -- Perspectives on rehabilitation -- Academic education and life skills programs -- Vocational education and work programs -- Cognitive behavioral therapy programs -- Sex offender treatment -- Juvenile delinquents -- Domestic violence offenders -- Drug courts : a strategy for managing drug-involved offenders -- Drug treatment programs for offenders -- Correctional boot camps -- Intermediate sanctions : intensive supervision programs and electronic monitoring -- Drawing conclusions
Subject
Criminals --RehabilitationUnited States , Criminals --RehabilitationUnited StatesEvaluation , Corrections --United States , Recidivism --United StatesPrevention
Main class
364.
Sub class
3
Cutter no
M156w
ISBN
978-0-511-16898-7