Counseling and Treatment in Corrections

Counseling and Treatment in Corrections is a comprehensive textbook that covers the principles and practices of correctional counseling and treatment. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is designed to be accessible to students and professionals with a variety of backgrounds, including counseling, psychology, and criminal justice.

The book begins with an overview of the field of correctional counseling and treatment and its importance in the criminal justice system. It then discusses the different types of correctional settings, such as prisons, jails, and community corrections.

The book then covers a variety of specific topics in correctional counseling and treatment, such as:

Counseling and addiction treatment in correctional settings
The health and justice connection
Criminal justice and mental health
Probation and parole
Juvenile justice
Juvenile courts
Drug courts
Cognitive therapy in prison
Special populations in prison
Rehabilitation in prison
Addiction and substance abuse in correctional settings

The book also includes a number of chapters on more advanced topics, such as:

Ethical considerations in correctional counseling and treatment
Program evaluation
Research in correctional counseling and treatment