Community-Based Corrections

Learning by Doing: Students apply what they learn to real-world scenarios via case studies at the end of every chapter, and/or lengthier assignments that simulate supervising a person on community supervision. These exercises (and the real-world case studies in MindTap) can be used in class discussions or as a basis for writing assignments. Assignments include writing a Presentence Investigation Report based on case information and/or a sample PSI (Ch. 4); interviewing protocol for clients (Ch. 5); assessing risk and needs using objective tools (Ch. 5); and decision making while supervising a probationer or parolee (Ch. 7).

Evidence-Based Learning: This text contains essential evidence-based practice based on methodologically rigorous research that helps readers develop informed viewpoints and feel confident about which programs should be expanded and which should be replaced in community corrections.

Learning from Multiple Perspectives: The author is a former community corrections practitioner and an expert in conducting correctional research and evaluations. "Field Notes" boxes spotlight other correctional practitioners who write about a supervision or treatment issue from their own perspective. Among the topics addressed are a typical day of probation supervision, dealing with parole violators and absconders, and the knowledge/skills/abilities required to become a supervision officer.

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