Publisher's Synopsis
Protecting life and property and punishing and rehabilitating criminals are indispensable to civil society. This series introduces readers to the prison systems of North America and the world. The real-life experiences of prison employees, inmates, and inmates' families are presented with sensitivity to educate readers about the incarceration systems' role in society, the realities of prison life, the effects of incarceration, and the moral issues surrounding this crucial yet controversial system. Explore the alternatives to prison including, community service, boot camps, and day reporting. Learn about the prison system and how society and its leaders are working to return ex-prisoners to society for good.
