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Routledge Privatizing Correctional Institutions - Routledge Book

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Explore the complex landscape of the American prison system with Privatizing Correctional Institutions by Routledge. As the United States faces unprecedented incarceration rates, federal and state prisons are operating well beyond their intended capacity. This overcrowding creates a massive shortage of beds and leaves rehabilitation services inadequate for those in custody. This volume examines the shift toward the private sector as a potential solution to these systemic challenges. It provides a deep look into the debate surrounding private versus public financing, construction, and management models. For students, researchers, and professionals in criminology and social sciences, this book offers a timely analysis of how private industry is being integrated into the management of correctional facilities. Gain a better understanding of the economic and structural shifts occurring within the criminal justice system as it struggles to cope with modern demands.

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Analyzes the impact of overcrowding in federal and state prisons across the United States.

Examines the role of the private sector in addressing the shortage of prison beds.

Provides a detailed look at the differences between private and public financing models.

Explores various methods for the construction and management of correctional facilities.

Offers critical insights into the adequacy of current rehabilitation services.

Serves as a resource for studying the intersection of social sciences and criminal justice.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1560000554
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Crime & Criminals > Criminology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 October 1992
Listed Since: 15 December 2006

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