This book examines corrections from an academic view and from those who are at the center of the system. It includes correctional history and theory, yet concentrates on what professionals do, why they do it, and the challenges they face every day. Unique integration of the author's experience sets the tone for this real-world approach and chapter case studies, career features, and personal interviews reinforce the theme. The CD includes;

• Career Profiles - 20 unique video interviews with CJ practitioners giving full descriptions of their positions on the job
• Job Descriptions - A-Z listing of almost every career one can pursue with a CJ degree
• Job Applications - from all 50 states + applications for numerous federal agencies - Get started now
• Career Links Page - links to multiple agencies across the country - go right to your source

0135154081 / 9780135154083 Corrections: An Introduction Value Package (includes Careers in Criminal Justice CD-ROM) Package consists of; 0131195131 / 9780131195134 Careers in Criminal Justice CD-ROM 0132249057 / 9780132249058 Corrections: An Introduction