Intro
Endorsements
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Tables
Figures
Contributors
Introduction
Section 1: Country-Specific Profiles of Community Corrections Systems from Each Global Region
A Note on the Content of Our Country-Specific Profiles
The Collection of Country-Specific Community Corrections Data
Section 2: Comparative Analyses of Variations in the Size, Structure, Design Features, and Performance of Community Corrections Systems
Notes
References
Section 1: Country-Level Profiles of Community Corrections Systems

Part 1: Community Corrections Systems in Africa
1. Community Corrections in South Africa
Introduction
Community Supervision (Probation) in a Nutshell
Historical Background/Developments of the Community Corrections System
Mission, Vision, and Objectives
Organization
The Staff Complement of Community Corrections Offices
Substantive Legislation
Supervision Practice
Intensity and Conditions
Consequences of Breach
Length of the Supervision
Victim Involvement
Working with Volunteers
Supervision Privatization
Future Developments
Conclusion/Summary

Important Publications and Websites
Notes
References
2. Community Corrections in Kenya: A Developmental and Practice Account
Understanding Probation: Meaning, Purpose, and Function in Kenya
A Brief History of Probation in Kenya
Probation Mission, Vision, and Objectives
Probation Organization and Staff Development
Organizational Structure
Staff Development and Training
Probation Legislation and Policy Mandates
Social Inquiries and Presentence Reports
Bail Information Reports
Supervision Practice
Risk Assessment
Supervision of Probation Orders

Supervision of Community Service Orders
Supervision Completions
Probation Hostels
Aftercare of People Who Have Completed Their Sentence
Victims and Probation Work
Community Probation Volunteer Program
Probation Community Rehabilitation and Resource Center
Future Developments
Important Publications and Websites
Notes
References
Part 2. Community Corrections Systems in Asia
3. Community Corrections in China: Past Development, Current Practices, and Future Challenges
Introduction
A Brief History of Community Corrections in China

Mission, Vision, and Objectives
Organization
Staff
Substantive Legislation
Supervision Practice
General Practices and Regional Differences
Working with Volunteers
Supervision Privatization
Consequences of Breach
Supervision Outcomes
The Use of Technology
Future Developments
Important Publications and Websites
References
4. Probation: A Singular Alternative to Incarceration, Reformation, and Community Corrections in India
Community Corrections in a Nutshell
Evolution of Probation in India
Development of Probation in Independent India