Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Preliminary Edition written by Szde Yu and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System written by Jason Williams and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice written by Szde Yu and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to inspire conversation and critical thinking, Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice presents students with a carefully selected collection of readings regarding timely and relevant issues within the criminal justice discipline. Readers are challenged to develop informed opinions on individual topics and then take a step back to consider all of the issues addressed to better understand the complex challenges of working within the criminal justice system. Over the course of eight chapters, students read illuminating selections regarding the death penalty, police conduct, the delicate balance of privacy and security, mental illness, hate crime, racial disparity, drug policy, and mass incarceration. Throughout, readers are encouraged not to take sides on a particular issue, but rather to address the challenge with realistic, practical thought and develop strategies for facing these challenges head on. The second edition includes new readings on the internet, self-control, and judicial override in capital cases. Additionally, it features a new focus on the topic of hate crimes, seeking to demonstrate that hate is a complex topic, as well as how it can influence social interactions and crime. Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice is an engaging and thought-provoking anthology that is well suited for undergraduate and graduate courses in criminal justice.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice written by Carolyn D'argenio and published by LLP. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes key terms, test Questions, and instructor tips. What do YOU think? How did criminal justice higher education evolve? Will sons of career criminals inevitably become criminals, too? Is it basically impossible to avoid? What is one of the most surprising tools that has successfully helped inmates? Why is the CSI Effect making police investigations harder? How does criminological theory relate to a students use of Facebook? Is an academic degree actually important if youre going to be a police officer? Is a correctional facility a valuable benefit or a dangerous liability to a community? Why do many college students engage in risky sexual behavior? Criminal justice researches provide students with tools they will use to begin a scholarly search for the answers.
Download or read book Critical Issues in Crime and Justice Thought Policy and Practice written by Mary Maguire and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice and criminology curriculum through contributed essays designed to review and expand upon key areas of study. The text will explore and examine theory, cases, laws and policies as they have been shaped by a larger social, cultural, and historical context. Topics span the gamut of the Criminal Justice and Criminology curriculum, including crime theory, law enforcement, jurisprudence, corrections and organizations.
Download or read book Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System written by Jason M. Williams and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Criminal Justice written by Kendra N. Bowen and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Criminal Justice: An Examination of the System, Its Challenges, and Its Future features current and objective research concerning the criminal justice system and its operations. The book gives students up-to-date content that addresses foundational concepts in policing, the courts, and corrections. The policing chapters focus on the history of policing and current practices, police and the law, as well as contemporary issues police are currently facing. The court system is discussed in chapters that detail courtroom proceedings, sentencing, and punishment. The chapters on corrections examine community corrections, prisons and jails, and reentry and reintegration. The final chapters of the book are devoted to juvenile justice and the future of the criminal justice system itself. Enriched with current examples that illustrate the system in action, the challenges it faces, and the hot button issues of the day, Contemporary Criminal Justice is an engaging, accessible text for courses in criminology, criminal justice, and sociology. Kendra N. Bowen holds a Ph.D. in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Texas Christian University, and has published in journals such as the Criminal Justice Policy Review, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, and the International Journal of Police Science and Management. Her community involvement includes serving as a board member on the Fort Worth Resource Council for Youth and Alliance for Children. Jason D. Spraitz earned his Ph.D. in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. An assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, he has published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence and the Journal of Crime and Justice. He serves as an editorial board member forCriminal Justice Policy Review and as an executive board member of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association.
Download or read book Criminal Justice Policy Issues Preliminary Edition written by Noel Otu and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Callie Marie Rennison and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Fourth Edition, offers students a brief, yet thorough, introduction to criminal justice with up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the system in succinct and engaging chapters. Authors Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge weave four true criminal case studies throughout the book, capturing students’ attention with memorable stories that illustrate the real-life pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization. Designed to show the connectedness of the criminal justice system, each case study brings the chapter concepts to life. Providing students with a more inclusive overview of criminal justice, important and timely topics such as ethics, policy, gender, diversity, and victimization are emphasized throughout. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
Download or read book Criminal Courts written by Craig Hemmens and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is comprehensive, engaging, and authored by nationally recognized experts in the field Craig Hemmens, David C. Brody, and Cassia Spohn. The Fifth Edition of Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective explores the foundations of the court system as well as related areas that are crucial to the justice system.
Download or read book Critical Issues in Crime and Justice written by Dan Okada and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Issues in Crime and Justice: Thought, Policy, and Practice provides an incisive overview of issues and perspectives in criminal justice and criminology designed to expand upon key areas of study. With contributed essays from leading scholars in the field, the Third Edition illustrates the breadth of research, policy, and practice implications in areas such as crime theory, law enforcement, jurisprudence, corrections, and criminal justice organization and management. New to this edition are chapters on wrongful convictions, human trafficking, and mental illness and criminal justice, three critical issues facing contemporary policing, courts, and corrections. The coverage of concepts, insights, voices, and perspectives will challenge criminal justice and criminology students to synthesize what they have learned, question standard interpretations, and begin to create new directions and visions for their future careers as professionals in the field.
Download or read book U S Criminal Justice Policy written by Karim Ismaili and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This current collection of essays on contemporary U.S. criminal justice policy is a timely response to the significant recent growth of policy-oriented research in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. "U.S. Criminal Justice Policy: A Contemporary Reader" addresses how criminal justice policy issues are framed, identifies participants in the policy process, discusses how policy is made, and considers the constraints and opportunities found in the policy process. Findings are linked to broader institutional, cultural and global criminal justice trends, and are used to determine what recent research reveals about crime policy and democratic governance. The main goal of this book is to encourage readers to engage in a dialogue about criminal justice policy, and to think about the potential for criminal justice reform.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Policing written by Stephanie Manzi and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Policing: Foundational Readings provides students with insights into modern challenges and opportunities within law enforcement and policing. The first reading in the collection introduces students to the function of the police, the various levels of law enforcement, and the evolution of American policing. Additional readings explore the demographic make-up of America's law enforcement agencies; the difficulties facing the field with regard to recruiting, hiring, and retaining officers with minority status; how police departments select, train, and supervise their officers; and various models of police behavior. Students read about the controversy surrounding the police use of discretion, the complex issue of police use of force, the various types of misconduct and corruption that can occur in the field of policing, and the importance of investigating civilian complaints against the police. The final reading underscores the importance of change in the field of policing. Throughout, pre- and post-reading questions engage students and encourage critical thinking. A critical resource for today's students, Contemporary Issues in Policing is an ideal resource for courses in law enforcement and policing.
Download or read book Violent Crime written by James A. Inciardi and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1978-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advancing Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy written by Thomas G. Blomberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advancing Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy is a definitive sourcebook that is comprised of contributions from some of the most recognized experts in criminology and criminal justice policy. The book is essential reading for students taking upper level courses and seminars on crime, public policy and crime prevention, as well as for policy makers within the criminal justice sphere. There has been a growing recognition of the importance of evidence-based criminal justice policies from criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners. Yet, despite governmental and professional association efforts to promote the role of criminological research in criminal justice policy, political ideologies, fear, and the media heavily influence criminal justice policies and practices. Bridging the gap between research and policy, this book provides the best-available research evidence, identifies strategies for informing policy and offers direct policy recommendations for a number of pressing contemporary issues in criminal justice, including: Delinquency, intervention programs and community crime prevention, Problem-oriented policing and the science of hot-spot policing, Sentencing and drug courts, Community corrections, incarceration and rehabilitation, Mental illness, gender, aging and indigenous communities.
Download or read book Introduction to the Criminal Justice System written by Francis Williams and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System: A Practical Perspective examines the basic organization, structure, and function of the criminal justice system, while also illuminating contemporary issues and barriers that can delay, prevent, or impact the system's function of achieving justice. Through stories from the field and discussions of everyday challenges, students are introduced to the criminal justice system through a uniquely practical lens. The
Download or read book Current Topics in Criminal Justice written by Steven Hundersmarck and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
