Routledge - Prisons and Community Corrections Textbook

Prisons and Community Corrections: Critical Issues and Emerging Controversies offers a deep look into the modern landscape of corrective services. As part of the Innovations in Corrections series, this edited collection brings together international academics and researchers to provide a body of literature that informs the future of the field. This volume is designed to support professionals and students involved in prison and wider corrective services training, education, research, policy, and practice. By using a multi-disciplinary approach, the text addresses complex 21st century challenges that impact modern correctional facilities and community services. Readers gain insight into pressing topics such as prison overcrowding, mental health, and the management of young and ageing offenders. The book also examines sensitive and evolving issues, including sexual assault in corrective facilities, trans communities in corrective services, and the radicalisation of offenders. This comprehensive resource serves as a vital tool for anyone looking to understand the changing dynamics of contemporary justice systems.