Peter C. Kratcoski

The updated second edition of this textbook focuses on understanding and addressing the criminality and victimization experienced by the elderly population globally. It offers insights into the prevalence of elderly crime and victimization through international comparisons and explores effective strategies to tackle this issue. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the types of crimes committed by the elderly, the characteristics of older offenders, and the responses of the criminal justice system, such as diversion programs and community-based treatments. It also delves into specialized programs providing health and mental health services for older prisoners. Furthermore, the new edition expands on processing and rehabilitation approaches for elderly offenders, along with services aimed at preventing, protecting, and caring for elderly victims. It also includes comparative international research on crime prevention methods and legislative measures, making it a valuable resource for students in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, and gerontology.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the effective methods used in the criminal justice system in the United States to counsel and treat offenders. This new edition outlines innovative approaches to counselling and treatment that focus on recent developments that present new challenges to those practitioners engaged in counselling and treating of criminal and delinquent offenders.The volume is broken down into three sections:Correctional Counseling and Treatment: Past and PresentThe Diverse Roles of Counselors in Correctional TreatmentTreatment Methods Used in CorrectionsIn each section, the chapters address the role of legislation on the corrections process and how it impacts diverse populations of correctional facilities, including juvenile offenders; those with mental illness, addiction and substance abuse problems, or physical and mental disabilities; and homeless populations. Featuring interviews with correctional practitioners, discussion questions, case studies, and application tools, this volume is ideal for advanced undergraduate and early graduate-level students taking for courses in correctional treatment, correctional rehabilitation, or community corrections.

This book explores the wide variety of tasks and functions performed by those who work in the field of policing. It provides details about the organization, mission, job tasks, and entrance requirements for many types of police agencies. This text is unique in that it provides personal accounts of the activities and experiences provided by actual personnel who are currently employed with an agency. The interviews, compiled and structured by the author, represent all levels of policing, from rookies to top level administrators. The descriptive information and interviews make Varieties of Police Work both informative and engaging.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the effective methods used in the criminal justice system in the United States to counsel and treat offenders. This new edition outlines innovative approaches to counselling and treatment that focus on recent developments that present new challenges to those practitioners engaged in counselling and treating of criminal and delinquent offenders.The volume is broken down into three sections:Correctional Counseling and Treatment: Past and PresentThe Diverse Roles of Counselors in Correctional TreatmentTreatment Methods Used in CorrectionsIn each section, the chapters address the role of legislation on the corrections process and how it impacts diverse populations of correctional facilities, including juvenile offenders; those with mental illness, addiction and substance abuse problems, or physical and mental disabilities; and homeless populations. Featuring interviews with correctional practitioners, discussion questions, case studies, and application tools, this volume is ideal for advanced undergraduate and early graduate-level students taking for courses in correctional treatment, correctional rehabilitation, or community corrections.

This second edition textbook focuses on the duties of juvenile justice administrators, featuring more illustrations, examples of programs, and interviews of juvenile justice administrators. The edition is updated to address critical issues in the field, including: RecruitmentTraining and retention of juvenile justice personnelReducing violenceProviding security for youth housed in juvenile correctional facilitiesDiversion programsViable community corrections programsMass media and the community as it relates to juvenile justice administrators Divided into five distinct sections, this book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners studying or working with young offenders or juvenile justice administration.

This second edition textbook focuses on the duties of juvenile justice administrators, featuring more illustrations, examples of programs, and interviews of juvenile justice administrators. The edition is updated to address critical issues in the field, including: RecruitmentTraining and retention of juvenile justice personnelReducing violenceProviding security for youth housed in juvenile correctional facilitiesDiversion programsViable community corrections programsMass media and the community as it relates to juvenile justice administrators Divided into five distinct sections, this book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners studying or working with young offenders or juvenile justice administration.

Combining theory with practical application, this seminal introduction to juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice integrates the latest research with emerging problems and trends in an overview of the field. Now in its sixth edition, this book features new interviews and discussions with child care professionals and juvenile justice practitioners on their experiences translating theory to practice. It addresses recent changes in the characteristics of delinquents alongside changes in laws and the rise of social media and smartphones. It includes a new chapter of international perspectives on juvenile justice and delinquency. Incorporated throughout is consideration of the mental health and special needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as at-risk and non-fault children as victims.With attention to both quantitative and qualitative findings, this clear and comprehensive text will be useful for students of criminology, criminal justice, sociology and those interested in working with at-risk youth.

Combining theory with practical application, this seminal introduction to juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice integrates the latest research with emerging problems and trends in an overview of the field. Now in its sixth edition, this book features new interviews and discussions with child care professionals and juvenile justice practitioners on their experiences translating theory to practice. It addresses recent changes in the characteristics of delinquents alongside changes in laws and the rise of social media and smartphones. It includes a new chapter of international perspectives on juvenile justice and delinquency. Incorporated throughout is consideration of the mental health and special needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, as well as at-risk and non-fault children as victims.With attention to both quantitative and qualitative findings, this clear and comprehensive text will be useful for students of criminology, criminal justice, sociology and those interested in working with at-risk youth.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the methods used in the Criminal Justice system in the United States to counsel and treat offenders. It is aimed at advanced undergraduate and early graduate-level students for courses in Correctional Treatment or Rehabilitation, or Community Corrections more broadly. The sections in the book provide: - Aims and Scope of Correctional Counseling and Treatment -Tools that Corrections Workers Use (including counseling and case management) - Behavioral Modification Treatments: Examples and Applications - Cognitive Therapies: Examples and Applications Throughout the text, there is an emphasis on the big picture: the interaction of the correctional component of the justice system with other components, particularly courts (including special courts like family courts, drug courts, veterans courts and other programs).Chapters in this book address the diverse population of correctional facilities, including juvenile offenders; those with mental illness, addiction and substance abuse problems, physical and mental disabilities; and homeless populations. The author also provides analysis of how legislation influences the corrections process. This work is also enhanced by providing comparative analysis of the criminal and juvenile justice systems: their goals, objectives, and how these can affect counseling and treatment available within these two systems. This pedagogical features of this engaging text include: excerpted interviews with correctional practitioners about the problems and challenges they encounter, discussion questions, classification instruments and real-world examples of specific treatments programs, and case studies that give students the chance to select the appropriate interviewing, counseling or treatment approach to deal with the problem/ issues of the case. This work provides students with an overview of the methods usedfor Correctional Treatment and Counseling, and the tools to begin to think critically about how and when to apply these methods.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the methods used in the Criminal Justice system in the United States to counsel and treat offenders. It is aimed at advanced undergraduate and early graduate-level students for courses in Correctional Treatment or Rehabilitation, or Community Corrections more broadly. The sections in the book provide: - Aims and Scope of Correctional Counseling and Treatment -Tools that Corrections Workers Use (including counseling and case management) - Behavioral Modification Treatments: Examples and Applications - Cognitive Therapies: Examples and Applications Throughout the text, there is an emphasis on the big picture: the interaction of the correctional component of the justice system with other components, particularly courts (including special courts like family courts, drug courts, veterans courts and other programs).Chapters in this book address the diverse population of correctional facilities, including juvenile offenders; those with mental illness, addiction and substance abuse problems, physical and mental disabilities; and homeless populations. The author also provides analysis of how legislation influences the corrections process. This work is also enhanced by providing comparative analysis of the criminal and juvenile justice systems: their goals, objectives, and how these can affect counseling and treatment available within these two systems. This pedagogical features of this engaging text include: excerpted interviews with correctional practitioners about the problems and challenges they encounter, discussion questions, classification instruments and real-world examples of specific treatments programs, and case studies that give students the chance to select the appropriate interviewing, counseling or treatment approach to deal with the problem/ issues of the case. This work provides students with an overview of the methods usedfor Correctional Treatment and Counseling, and the tools to begin to think critically about how and when to apply these methods.