Routledge Handbook on American Prisons

The Routledge Handbook on American Prisons is an essential resource for understanding the state of U.S. prisons, synthesizing research on various facets of the prison system, and examining key issues such as security, operations, offender populations, living conditions, and reform efforts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook on American Prisons is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that provides a thorough overview of the state of U.S. prisons and synthesizes extensive research on various aspects of the prison system. The United States stands out globally in its use of incarceration as a form of punishment, boasting the largest prison population and the highest per-capita incarceration rate. The ongoing debate and research on mass incarceration continue to gain momentum, with growing bipartisan consensus recognizing the urgent need for criminal justice reform.

The Handbook is organized into four sections: Prisons: Security, Operations, and Administration; Types of Offenders and Populations; Living and Dying in Prison; and Release, Reentry, and Reform. Each section delves into fundamental issues related to understanding the U.S. prison system, encompassing key topics such as facility characteristics, inmate risk assessment and classification, prison administration and employment, for-profit prisons, special populations, overcrowding, prison health care, prison violence, the unique circumstances of death row prisoners, collateral consequences of incarceration, prison programming, and parole.

Contributions from esteemed correctional scholars make this book an invaluable resource for scholars and graduate students interested in U.S. prisons and the complex issues surrounding them. The Handbook is meticulously structured to cater to scholars and students studying corrections, penology, institutional corrections, and related fields.

In conclusion, The Routledge Handbook on American Prisons is a indispensable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. prison system. By presenting a wealth of research and analysis, it sheds light on the challenges, trends, and potential solutions associated with mass incarceration. This Handbook will be of great value to scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners alike as they work to address and reform the criminal justice system in the United States.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552671