Notes on the Institution of Punishment and Corrections is an introductory level text focusing on the issues of punishment, incarceration, and rehabilitation in the United States. It provides a comprehensive overview of topics that are traditionally included in Corrections courses for Criminal Justice and Criminology majors.

As the title might suggest, this text is a collection of notes specifically created for both in-person and online lectures that the author currently uses at Indiana University Northwest. These notes are intended ot provide students with a critical perspective on current issues associated with punishment and corrections. Each chapter is linked ot specific learning objectives centered on the idea that students must have a good knowledge of history, theory, and policy before exploring the field of Corrections as advocates, practitioners, or policy makers.