The treatment of criminal offenders : a history / Michael Dow Burkhead.
Publication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2007.Description: vii, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9780786430208 (softcover : alk. paper)
- 0786430206 (softcover : alk. paper)
- 365/.66 22
- HV9304 .B866 2007
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"This discussion of the treatment of criminal offenders explores the trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy and reform criminal law. The work discusses core issues in the study of punishment"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-200) and index.
The principal issues -- Treatment and punishment : a brief history of the American prison -- The history of biologically based treatment -- The history of psychologically based treatment -- The state of the science : cognitive behavioral intervention -- The principles of effective intervention -- The treatment of special populations -- Faith-based programs -- The science of sin : correctional treatment in the 21st century.