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Author MacKenzie, Doris L.

Title What works in corrections : reducing the criminal activities of offenders and delinquents / Doris Layton MacKenzie.

Publication Info. New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  364.3 M156W    Check Shelf
Description x, 390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series Cambridge studies in criminology
Cambridge studies in criminology (Cambridge University Press)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-385) and index.
Contents Strategies for reducing crime. Strategies for reducing recidivism -- Evidence-based corrections -- Incapacitation -- Perspectives on rehabilitation -- The effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Academic education and life skills programs -- Vocational education and work programs -- Cognitive behavioral therapy programs -- Targeting specific types of offenders. Sex offender treatment -- Juvenile delinquents -- Domestic violence offenders -- Management and treatment of substance abusers. Drug courts : a strategy for managing drug-involved offenders -- Drug treatment programs for offenders -- Control, discipline, and punishment. Correctional boot camps -- Intermediate sanctions : intensive supervision programs and electronic monitoring -- Conclusions. Drawing conclusions.
Summary MacKenzie examines the impact of correctional interventions, management policies, treatment and rehabilitation programs on the recidivism of offenders and delinquents. She reviews different strategies for reducing recidivism and describes how evidence for effectiveness is assessed.
Subject Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- United States.
Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- United States -- Evaluation.
Corrections -- United States.
Recidivism -- United States -- Prevention.
Corrections. (OCoLC)fst00880260
Criminals -- Rehabilitation. (OCoLC)fst00883537
Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- Evaluation. (OCoLC)fst00883538
Recidivism -- Prevention. (OCoLC)fst01091370
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
ISBN 9780521806459 (hardback)
0521806453 (hardback)
9780521001205 (paperback)
052100120X (paperback)
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