TY  - BOOK
AU  - Francisco-Dausan, Alrien,
AU  - Barican, Liza Joy B.,
TI  - Correctional administration institutional corrections: comprehensive guidebook for criminology educators, students, and practitioners 
SN  - 9786214183807 [paperback]
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Quezon City, Philippines
PB  - Wiseman's Books Trading, Inc.
KW  - Institutional corrections
KW  - Bureau of jail management
KW  - Bureau of corrections
KW  - Prison and penal facilities
KW  - Provincial jail
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Contents: Preface — Acknowledgement & Dedication — Table of Contents — Chapter I: Introduction to institutional correction — Chapter II: Bureau of jail management operation — Chapter III: Bureau of corrections — Chapter IV: Provincial jail and other prison and penal facilities; Adult
N2  - "It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judge by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones." —Nelson Mandela

Correctional Administration: Institutional Corrections is a scholarly and comprehensive guidebook meticulously crafted to adhere to the rigorous standards set forth by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), essential for individuals preparing for the Criminology Licensure Examinations in the Philippines. It serves as a definitive resource for students, educators, and practitioners deeply engaged in the specialized field of criminology, particularly within the correctional administration contexts.

In this compendium, readers delve into a comprehensive exploration of foundational theories ad principles crucial to understanding correctional practices. Essential topics such as penology, punishment, sentencing, and rehabilitation are rigorously examined through the lenses of constitutional rights, legal frameworks, and international conventions such as the United Nations Declarations. By mastering these theoretical foundations, students and practitioners acquire a deep and detailed understanding of the ethical and operational complexities that underpin effective correctional administration especially towards the reformation and rehabilitation of individuals who have come into conflict with the law.

Furthermore, this book offers invaluable insights into the practical dimensions of managing correctional facilities. It provides a through analysis of organizational structures, administrative protocols, and decision-making processes vital for ensuring efficient governance within these institutions. For criminology educators, students, and practitioners specializing in corrections, this guidebook not only enriches academic knowledge but also equips them with the practical skills necessary to navigate the intricate challenges inherent in correctional settings. By studying this subject, educators enhance their pedagogical approaches,, students prepare themselves for fulfilling careers with confidence, and practitioners elevate their professional capabilities to uphold rigorous standards of justice and rehabilitation.

In summary, this manuscript serves as an essential scholarly tool, fostering academic inquiry, professional advancement, and ethical practice within the dynamic field of criminology and correctional administration. It stands as a testament to knowledge, offering a pathway for individuals to contribute meaningfully to the administration and reform of correctional systems, thereby shaping a more just and equitable society." —Preface
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