Download or read book Alabama Crime in Perspective 2004 written by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and published by Morgan Quitno Corporation. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alabama Crime in Perspective 2000 written by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and published by Morgan Quitno Corporation. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Books In Print 2004 2005 written by Ed Bowker Staff and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2004 with total page 3274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alabama Crime Perspective 1996 written by Kathleen O'Leary Morgan and published by Morgan Quitno Corporation. This book was released on 1996-03-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime written by Shaun L. Gabbidon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for use in either crime theory or race and crime courses, this is the only text to look at the array of explanations for crime as they relate to racial and ethnic groups. Each chapter begins with a historical review of each theoretical perspective and how its original formulation and more recent derivatives account for racial/ethnic differences. The theoretical perspectives include those based on religion, biology, social disorganization/strain, subculture, labeling, conflict, social control, colonial, and feminism. This new Second Edition includes discussions of "Deadly Symbiosis," critical race theory/criminology, comparative conflict theory, maximization, and abortion, race, and crime. In the closing chapter, the author considers which perspectives have shown the most promise in the area of race/ethnicity and crime.
Download or read book Catholic Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice written by Willard M. Oliver and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon Catholic social teaching, traditional writings, and Sacred Scripture, this book presents a Catholic perspective of crime and criminal justice in America. Specifically, it presents a policy framework for the criminal justice system describing how and why police, courts, and corrections should adopt the tenets of restorative and community justice. In addition, it presents how certain crime-related issues would be addressed under a Catholic perspective, particularly focusing on the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia, and so-called victimless crimes.
Download or read book Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior written by Curt R. Bartol and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring thirty articles by experts in the field, this dynamic reader in forensic psychology and criminology emphasizes the ways that forensic psychologists and other clinicians apply psychological knowledge, concepts, and principles on a day-to-day basis. Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior represents cutting-edge research and theory to demonstrate the ways that psychology has contributed to the understanding of criminal behavior and policies of the criminal and civil justice systems. The Fourth Edition addresses key topics in each of five major subareas--police and public safety psychology, legal psychology, the psychology of crime and delinquency, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology. An introductory section includes two articles focused on graduate education in forensic psychology. Each section is introduced with a commentary by the editors.
Download or read book Forthcoming Books written by Rose Arny and published by . This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State Crime written by Dawn Rothe and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a collection of essays by leading scholars in the field, State Crime offers a set of cases exemplifying state criminality along with various methods for controlling governmental transgressions.
Download or read book A Companion to Forensic Anthropology written by Dennis Dirkmaat and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Forensic Anthropology presents the most comprehensive assessment of the philosophy, goals, and practice of forensic anthropology currently available, with chapters by renowned international scholars and experts. Highlights the latest advances in forensic anthropology research, as well as the most effective practices and techniques used by professional forensic anthropologists in the field Illustrates the development of skeletal biological profiles and offers important new evidence on statistical validation of these analytical methods. Evaluates the goals and methods of forensic archaeology, including the preservation of context at surface-scattered remains, buried bodies and fatal fire scenes, and recovery and identification issues related to large-scale mass disaster scenes and mass grave excavation.
Download or read book Strategic Responses to Crime written by Melchor de Guzman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, esteemed scholars and practitioners meet at the International Police Executive Symposium to discuss contemporary issues in policing and share ideas about effective strategies in their jurisdictions. Drawn from the proceedings at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting held in Turkey and updated with new developments since the conference, Strategic Responses to Crime: Thinking Locally, Acting Globally describes how local police agencies are addressing issues of crime that have global implications. With contributions from a diverse panel of experts, the book combines scholarly perspectives with those of practitioners and explores issues in various cultural settings worldwide. Topics discussed include: Community policing and police innovations such as safety and security councils Performance management systems in police organizations Efforts to combat drug cultivation and trafficking International terrorism and individuals’ motivations for joining terrorist organizations Approaches for handling and policing the mentally ill in accordance with human rights concerns Cybercrime and child sexual abuse Crime scene assessment, information gathering, and case development and management Jurisprudence, law, and empirical research related to racial profiling in the United States Computer technology and crime analysis tools and models Emerging police administration strategies Combining empirical evidence from scholarly studies with in-the-trenches experience from practitioners, this volume assembles critical insight into a range of issues relevant to policing in the 21st century.
Download or read book Juvenile Justice A Social Historical and Legal Perspective written by Preston Elrod and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective, Fifth Edition guides students in developing a sound and balanced understanding of juvenile justice and the social, legal, and historical context that shapes juvenile justice practice. Throughout the text, there are FYIs, Myths v. Reality, Comparative Focus, and Interviews that highlight important facts, dispel common myths, compare practices in the United States with those of other countries, and allow readers to hear from present and former juvenile justice practitioners. Each chapter also contains critical thinking questions intended to help students examine key issues raised in the chapter and a discussion of important legal issues related to chapter content. Every new print copy includes an access code to the Navigate Companion Website that features interactive and informative learning resources to gauge understanding and help students study more effectively.
Download or read book Race and Crime written by Shaun L. Gabbidon and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Race and Crime' presents students with a comprehensive analysis of the issues relating to race and crime in the US. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and exercises based on Internet research are included.
Download or read book Justice Crime and Ethics written by Michael C. Braswell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Justice, Crime, and Ethics, a leading textbook in criminal justice programs, examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. This ninth edition continues to deliver a broad scope of topics, focusing on law enforcement, legal practice, sentencing, corrections, research, crime control policy, and philosophical issues. The book’s robust coverage encompasses contentious issues such as capital punishment, prison corruption, and the use of deception in police interrogation. The ninth edition includes new material on juvenile justice, corporate crime, and prosecutorial misconduct. The “Policy and Ethics” feature and new “Ethical Dilemma” feature added to most chapters illuminate the ethics of institutions as well as individuals. Students of criminal justice, as well as instructors and professionals in the field, continue to rely on this thorough, dependable resource on ethical decision making in the criminal justice system.
Download or read book Annual Report written by Kennan Institute and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Criminology written by Pamela J. Schram and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of Theories; Key Terms; Discussion Questions; Resources; Chapter 6: Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior; Introduction; Nature Versus Nurture: Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and Environment; Cytogenetic Studies: The XYY Factor; Hormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal Behavior; Brain Injuries; Central Versus Autonomic Nervous System Activity; Biosocial Approaches to Explaining Criminal Behavior; Policy Implications; Conclusion; Summary of Theories; Key Terms; Discussion Questions; Resources; Chapter 7: Psychological/Trait Theories of Crime; Introduction; Early Psychological Theorizing Regarding Criminal Behavior; Modern Psychological Perspectives of Criminality; Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System; Policy Implications; Conclusion; Summary of.
