Publisher's Synopsis
"The field of corrections is undergoing rapid and significant changes, occasioned by court decisions, changes in correctional populations, the fiscal crises in many states, and legislative demands. Sentencing smarter and introducing evidence-based practices have exerted important impacts on practice, policies, and personnel. The results are problems unforeseen in the history of corrections. In this edition, we identify those major change factors and the effects they are having on the field. In addition, we have attempted to provide projections through the next three years. These improvements are designed to enhance student under- standing and learning about this dynamic field. TestGen This computerized test generation system gives you maximum flexibility in creating and administering tests on paper, electronically, or online. It provides state-of-the-art features for viewing and editing test bank questions, dragging a selected question