Book Description: Encountering Correctional Populations: A Practical Guide for Researchers Author(s): [List the author's names] Publication Date: [Insert date] Pages: [Insert number of pages] Publisher: [Insert publisher's name] Summary: In this comprehensive guide, the authors provide a step-by-step approach to effectively researching correctional populations, covering topics such as building rapport with offenders, selecting appropriate data types, navigating informed consent processes, and managing logistical challenges. The book offers field-tested advice for researchers studying both youth and adults on probation, parole, and in jails and prisons. Through personal anecdotes, hypothetical scenarios, and real-world case studies, the authors share methods for negotiating the complexities of working with individuals behind bars. Plot: The book begins by emphasizing the importance of understanding the evolution of technology and its impact on modern knowledge development.

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