Introduction to Penology: Drop the Gun or Pick a Room

Authors

Ndikaru wa Teresia

Synopsis

This book is written by Dr Ndikaru wa Teresia whose interest is in the subject of Penology. Penology is a sub-constituent of Criminology that deals with the idea and training of various societies in their endeavors to curb illegal happenings. Penology’s major purpose is to counteract criminal offences by setting an accepted bar of giving colossal penalty, and to look after the criminals when they are in prison to avoid more crimes. The book explains the five main types of criminal punishment: incapacitation, deterrence, retribution, rehabilitation and restoration. The book also explains punishment in institution, as a behavior reformation technique, is beneficial. It is comparable to a classroom which enhances the learning environment, increases respect for institutional authority, and supports institutions’ safety. For the offenders, it is either you drop the gun (be a good person) or pick a room (get a room in prison). The book is well-intended to cater for prison officers, parole officers, probation officers, policy makers, security officers, pre-graduates, graduates and post-graduates. Young researchers will find this book to be a very good instrument to their work.

Utafiti Academic Press

Published

2022

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