Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Robert Bohm and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2011-09-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Criminal Justice is the perfect text for students who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice and for those who simply want to learn more about the criminal justice system. The authors' combined experience of more than 50 years in teaching introduction to criminal justice as well as working in the field -- Bohm as a correctional officer and Haley as a police officer -- come through in their accessible yet comprehensive presentation. They make it easy for readers to understand that much of what the public "knows" about criminal justice in the United States is myth, and help students learn the truth about the U.S. criminal justice system.
Download or read book Courts and Criminal Justice in America written by Larry J. Siegel and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2014-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive text offers a balanced presentation with a modern approach to the court system in America. Courts and Criminal Justice in America, 2e, is the collaboration of the most popular criminal justice authors of the century. Featuring a balanced and modern presentation, this book not only looks at the basic structure of the court system and court process, but also covers the recent trends and controversial issues facing courts today. This student-friendly text does not presuppose any knowledge about the courts or how they operate. Highlighted, controversial cases illustrate the tremendous power that the court system has to regulate citizens' lives, to shape what is acceptable and what is forbidden, and to ensure that criminal justice policy balances both rights and liberties. This respected author team delivers the most comprehensive introduction to America's courts on the market today. Teaching and Learning Experience The book gives a comprehensive look at the courts, their personnel and the context in which they operate. It provides: A balanced presentation: Includes all sides of the most controversial issues facing courts today Modern approach: Covers a wide range of topics and recent trends in the field that stir controversy and enliven discussion as they relate to the courts Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage: Timely, extensive coverage presupposes no prior knowledge Strong pedagogical features: Gives students the tools to master key concepts faster and more effectively
Download or read book Criminology written by Larry J. Siegel and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by John Randolph Fuller and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Brief Edition provides students with coverage of core concepts supported by student-tested pedagogical tools that promote student engagement, thought-provoking classroom discussions, and critical-thinking skills. Presenting the latest available research, statistics, and developments in a comprehensive yet concise format, this second edition walks students through scenarios that reflect high pressure, on-the-job circumstances, preparing them to meet such challenges in both the classroom and the real world. Throughout, the learning design emphasizes the critical-thinking and ethical decision-making skills required to work in the criminal justice system.
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Joseph J. Senna and published by . This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter objectives, chapter outlines, self-testing items.
Download or read book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice written by Henry M. Wrobleski and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Study Guide gives your students extensive practice tests to help them review for their course. Each chapter has Chapter Objectives, a Chapter Summary, Key Terms, and a Practice Test Bank including multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions with a full answer key.
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Larry J. Siegel and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to get the most out of your introduction to criminal justice course and ace your exams? Let best-selling authors Larry J. Siegel and Joseph J. Senna show you the way in this Eleventh Edition of INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Siegel and Senna take you on an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the police, courts, and correctional systems. Helping you understand even the most complex concepts and topics, this Eleventh Edition includes plenty of learning tools to guide your study. With a new "Careers in Criminal Justice" feature in every chapter, interactive online tools, and many real-world criminal justice examples throughout, you will discover the rewards and challenges that criminal justice professionals experience daily.
Download or read book Criminal Justice Today written by Frank Schmalleger and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Once again, Schmalleger is the most current and popular text on the market and continues to lead as the gold-standard among criminal justice texts today! Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century, 13e continues to lead as the gold-standard for criminal justice texts. Best-selling, student- and instructor-preferred, and time-tested–Schmalleger is the most current and popular text on the market. This textbook guides criminal justice students in the struggle to find a satisfying balance between freedom and security. True to its origins, the thirteenth edition focuses on the crime picture in America and on the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. This edition continues to question the viability of our freedoms in a world that has grown increasingly more dangerous. Students are asked to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it struggles to adapt to an increasingly multicultural society and to a society in which the rights of a few can threaten the safety of many.
Download or read book Crime Scene Investigation written by National Institute of Justice (U.S.). Technical Working Group on Crime Scene Investigation and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to recommended practices for crime scene investigation. The guide is presented in five major sections, with sub-sections as noted: (1) Arriving at the Scene: Initial Response/Prioritization of Efforts (receipt of information, safety procedures, emergency care, secure and control persons at the scene, boundaries, turn over control of the scene and brief investigator/s in charge, document actions and observations); (2) Preliminary Documentation and Evaluation of the Scene (scene assessment, "walk-through" and initial documentation); (3) Processing the Scene (team composition, contamination control, documentation and prioritize, collect, preserve, inventory, package, transport, and submit evidence); (4) Completing and Recording the Crime Scene Investigation (establish debriefing team, perform final survey, document the scene); and (5) Crime Scene Equipment (initial responding officers, investigator/evidence technician, evidence collection kits).
Download or read book Criminological Theories written by Ronald L. Akers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents. Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity). Researchers and librarians, as well as general readers, will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.
Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Joseph J. Senna and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents criminal justice as a dynamic, ever-changing field, emphasizing how the concepts and processes of criminal justice are constantly evolving. It is ideal for those introductory criminal justice courses that emphasize a comprehensive and balanced approach to all three areas of criminal justice, as well as theory, research, and policy issues. This text is the ultimate tool for complete student preparation and provides all of the up-to-date coverage of structural and procedural changes in the criminal justice system that instructors require, ultimately helping students understand the critical issues in the field, and the impact they have on the system.
Download or read book Cengage Advantage Books Essentials of Criminal Justice written by Larry Siegel and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Siegel’s bestselling brief introduction to the criminal justice system provides students with thorough, objective coverage of all the latest research in the field, cutting-edge topical and case discussions, and the richest examination of career options ever. The Seventh Edition is ideal for those who want the proven reliability of Siegel’s authorship in a shorter, paperback presentation. This brief text is perfectly tailored to meet the needs of today’s students with the help of integrated learning objectives, plentiful visuals, and a unique new RealityCheck theme designed to disabuse students of the incorrect notions, perceptions, and biases they bring to the class as a result of what they see on television or the Internet. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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Download or read book Criminal Law written by Sue Titus Reid and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date book on the market, Criminal Law: The Essentials, Second Edition, provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving field. Meticulously revised and updated, this concise version of Sue Titus Reid's Criminal Law, Ninth Edition (OUP, 2012), includes: * The most recent cases and developments in the field * New and updated focus boxes featuring real-world examples * Expanded discussions of elder abuse, child and domestic partner abuse, the sentencing of juveniles, reform of the 100:1 ratio in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine and other drug-related issues, and bullying * Coverage of current developments in criminal law, including Wall Street reform and capital punishment * Rich pedagogical tools--chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, key terms, and Internet activities Criminal Law: The Essentials, Second Edition, is an ideal resource for instructors who would like to supplement their courses with additional reading material without overwhelming their students. A student supplement featuring excerpted cases and discussion questions is available. (9780199890873)
Download or read book Work in the 21st Century written by Frank J. Landy and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2012-12-26 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book retains the accessibility of the previous editions while incorporating the latest research findings, and updated organizational applications of the principles of I-O psychology. The scientist-practitioner model continues to be used as the philosophical cornerstone of the textbook. The writing continues to be topical, readable, and interesting. Furthermore, the text includes additional consideration of technological change and the concomitant change in the reality of work, as well as keeps and reinforces the systems approach whenever possible, stressing the interplay among different I-O psychology variables and constructs.
Download or read book Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections Professionals written by Ken Morris and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents all aspects of the criminal justice system, from arrival at the scene of an incident to the presentation of the written report in court, and provides the tools, resources, and practical exercises to master the skill of professional criminal justice report writing. With a focus on the universality of the criminal justice system regarding reports, the authors demonstrate how the basic concepts of report writing cut across criminal justice career fields, from patrol officers to correctional officers, and provide instruction in all aspects of the criminal justice profession that relate to writing a professional criminal justice report.
Download or read book Criminology in Canada written by Larry J. Siegel and published by Australia ; Toronto : Thomson Nelson. This book was released on 2006 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
