Contemporary Issues In Criminal Justice

Author : Mark Dantzker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781516599578
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Issues in Criminal Justice written by Mark Dantzker and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues in Criminal Justice: A Reader for Critical Thought provides students with scholarly articles that address a variety of challenges within the criminal justice system. The anthology exposes readers to a spectrum of diverse perspectives and is intended to inspire thoughtful consideration and lively debate regarding aspects, concepts, and viewpoints related to criminal justice. The text is organized into six units that address topics often discussed in introductory criminal justice courses. Each unit addresses a major element associated with the criminal justice system and features an introduction, readings, and discussion questions. The units explore the structure and management of the criminal justice system, policing and law enforcement, the judicial system, punishment and corrections, juvenile justice, and victimology. Specific issues include the prison industrial complex, the use of police body cameras, mental health courts, reform and retrenchment in juvenile justice, elder abuse, and more. Designed to foster critical thinking skills, Issues in Criminal Justice is ideal for senior-level capstones or seminars and upper-division or graduate-level courses with focus on contemporary issues in the discipline. M.L. Dantzker holds doctoral degrees in urban studies/administration/criminal justice and clinical psychology from the University of Texas-Arlington and Walden University, respectively. He is a professor of criminal justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Dantzker is a licensed professional counselor and has over 30 years of experience within the criminal justice system. Rosalva Resendiz holds a Ph.D. in sociology/social (dis)organization/theory from Texas Woman's University. She is an associate professor of criminal justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Resendiz is a critical criminologist with a focus on gender, intersectionality, identity politics, border studies, and social justice.

Author : Szde Yu
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ISBN 13 : 9781516587728
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice written by Szde Yu and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 424 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.

Author : Don Lacher
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516521135
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Management (Second Edition) written by Don Lacher and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lesley Noaks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminology written by Lesley Noaks and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policing, crime, poverty, prison management - these are just some of the key issues facing society today. This book addresses such issues, raising questions that should be of interest not only to academic criminologists but also to all those involved in the criminal justice system.

Author : Natasha Frost
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780495911098
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Policy written by Natasha Frost and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by ASC President Todd Clear along with Natasha Frost and Joshua Freilich, CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY is an outstanding new anthology of policy-focused essays ideal for stimulating policy discussions and debates in the classroom. Featuring all 23 policy proposals and 30 response essays presented at the American Society of Criminology's 2009 annual meeting, this collection includes essays by some of the leading criminologists in the field. This thought-provoking text presents sections on justice policy, drug policy, terrorism policy, immigration policy, policing policy, juvenile justice policy, and corrections policy. The book's concise format makes it an invaluable resource for those wanting to incorporate policy into their criminology and criminal justice curricula. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Carly M. Hilinski-Rosick
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498566383
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Victimology written by Carly M. Hilinski-Rosick and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Victimology: Identifying Patterns and Trends examines current topics in victimology and explores the main issues surrounding them. Key topics include: intimate partner violence and dating violence, rape and sexual assault on the college campus, Internet victimization, elder abuse, victimization of inmates, repeat and poly-victimization, fear of crime and perceived risk of crime, human trafficking, mass shootings, and child-to-parent violence. Each chapter includes information about the specific topic, including the nature of the issues, trends, current research, policy, current issues, and future challenges.

Author : Szde Yu
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516543113
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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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:

Author : Jason Williams
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ISBN 13 : 9781516571413
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System written by Jason Williams and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System steps away from the conventional theoretical frameworks and sociohistorical foundations of criminal justice ethics to focus on the practical problems and controversies that regularly occur within the criminal justice system. Designed to be concise yet comprehensive, the book helps students understand and interpret practical realities within ethical contexts. Students will learn about topical issues such as r

Author : Ed Johnston
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780367698041
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenges in Criminal Justice written by Ed Johnston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection examines contemporary challenges to the criminal justice system in England and Wales. While focused on this jurisdiction, the topics discussed are of wider international significance and will be of interest to students, academics and policy-makers.

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ISBN 13 : 9780536730572
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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