The first section explains the history of community corrections and the main terms and concepts, with emphasis on the issue of classifications. The second section covers the main community corrections agencies, including diversion, probation, parole, and intermediate sanctions, with emphasis on the recent changes that have eliminated clear lines of distinction in the functions of different parts of the community corrections system. The third section focuses on the goals of community-based corrections and on recent approaches to controlling and reducing offender risk and to improving justice. Tables, figures, photographs, lists of main terms for each chapter, chapter discussion questions, web sites, notes, and suggested readings, glossary, and index