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Genre/Form: | History |
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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Burkhead, Michael Dow, 1946- Treatment of criminal offenders. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2007 (OCoLC)607837916 |
Material Type: | Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Michael Dow Burkhead |
ISBN: | 9780786430208 0786430206 |
OCLC Number: | 123119759 |
Description: | vii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents: | Acknowledgments -- Preface -- 1: Principal issues -- 2: Treatment and punishment: a brief history of the American prison -- 3: History of biologically based treatment -- 4: History of psychologically based treatment -- 5: State of the science : cognitive behavioral intervention -- 6: Principles of effective intervention -- 7: Treatment of special populations -- 8: Faith-based programs -- 9: Science of sin : correctional treatment in the 21st century -- References -- Index. |
Responsibility: | Michael Dow Burkhead. |
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Abstract:
Explores the various trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy and reform criminal law. This work discusses 3 core issues in the study of punishment: the role of free will and determination; the search for the root cause or causes of crime; and the effects of studying crimes versus studying criminals.
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