Student Study Site for Corrections
The Essentials
Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh
Stohr and Walsh - Corrections: The Essentials


Introduction to the Student Study Site

This site is intended to enhance your use of Corrections: The Essentials by Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh. Please note that all the materials on this site are especially geared toward maximizing your understanding of the material.

The following materials are available on this site:

General Resources

Department of Corrections Sites
A link to each state’s Department of Corrections has been provided for students to access information for their particular state.

State Crime Rankings 2011
Selected Corrections-related Crime State Rankings from CQ Press’s State Fact Finder Series.

Web Resources
These links to relevant websites direct both instructors and students to additional resources for further research on important chapter topics.

Career Resources
A few additional links are provided here so that students may investigate career options in the Corrections field.

Chapter Resources

Web Quizzes
Flexible self-quizzes allow you to practice the concepts from each chapter.

eFlashcards
These study tools reinforce your understanding of key terms and concepts that have been outlined in the chapters.

Video Links
Carefully selected, web-based video resources feature relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, and other content for use in independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.

Audio Links
Each chapter includes links to audio resources, which are designed to supplement key points within the text.

Section Summaries
Each chapter includes links to audio resources, which are designed to supplement key points within the text.

Learning From SAGE Journal Articles

A “Learning From SAGE Journal Articles” feature provides access to recent, relevant full-text articles from SAGE’s leading research journals. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides discussion questions to focus and guide student interpretation.

Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh for writing an excellent text and for their involvement in reviewing the assets on this site. Special thanks are also due to Marianne Hudson at Boise State University for updating this outstanding ancillary package.