Careers in the Corrections System
Readers interested in pursuing careers in the corrections system will find comprehensive information about the various jobs, responsibilities, and the skills necessary for performing them today, including those of corrections, parole, and probation officers, and bailiffs. The book also provides descriptions of the types of corrections facilities that exist on the local, state, and federal levels, their job requirements, and the future outlook of careers in the corrections system.
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Series Review: Careers in Criminal Justice"Informative and text-heavy, this series is well suited to motivated high school readers and provides a comprehensive overview as well as valuable details for those considering a career in criminal justice. Jobs described range from those requiring advanced degrees, such as juvenile court judge or psychologist, to many that do not, among them court reporter, police dispatcher, and forensic technician. Practical advice--including how to prepare for each career, contacts for gathering further information, and recommended additional reading--is attractively interspersed with color photos and detailed captions. Frequent sidebars contain a wealth of historical and biographical information. Pros and cons of each career are discussed, as are ways in which new technology is affecting the criminal justice field."
--Amy Rowland, Guggenheim Elementary School, NY, School Library Journal
