Native Americans are disproportionately represented as offenders in the U.S. criminal justice system, particularly in the southwestern and north-central... regions. However, until recently there was little investigation into the reasons for their over-representation. Furthermore, there has been little acknowledgment of the positive contributions of Native Americans to the criminal justice system—in rehabilitating offenders, aiding victims, and supporting service providers. This book offers a valuable and contemporary overview of how the American criminal justice system impacts Native Americans on both sides of the law.Each of the fourteen chapters of Criminal Justice in Native America was commissioned specifically for this volume. Contributors—many of whom are Native Americans—rank among the top scholars in their fields. Some of the chapters treat broad subjects, including crime, police, courts, victimization, corrections, and jurisdiction. Others delve into more specific topics, including hate crimes against Native Americans, state-corporate crimes against Native Americans, tribal peacemaking, and cultural stresses of police officers. Separate chapters are devoted to women and juveniles.The well-known scholar Marianne Nielsen provides a context-setting introduction, in which she addresses the history of the legal treatment of Native Americans in the United States as well as a provocative conclusion that details important issues for current and future research in Native American criminal justice studies. Intended to introduce students to the substantive concerns of a range of disciplines that contribute to Native American Studies—among them, criminal justice and criminology, law, sociology, and anthropology—Criminal Justice in Native America will interest all readers who are concerned about relationships between Native peoples and prevailing criminal justice systems.

This state-specific guide to criminal justice includes comprehensive coverage of criminal law and the courts, the police, corrections and the juvenile... justice system. Also included are state-specific crime statistics as well as coverage of sentencing, drugs and crime and capital punishment.

Built to make the Intro to Criminal Justice course more fun, more interactive, and much easier on students, this revolutionary media explores the... criminal justice in a fully interactive 3-D environment!  Through simulation, application, and review, students will navigate the entire Intro CJ course in a true interactive sense. 

Criminal Justice Interactive (CJI) is the first ever comprehensive multimedia introduction to criminal justice.  CJi integrates a dramatic movie,... dynamic simulation activities, learning modules that present key topics and objectives, and assignable & gradable homework and review materials--all within an engaging and interactive graphic experience. Some exciting features include: Full length 70 minute movie accompanies media product — Movie Trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_IWFIrszPs Movie will be incorporated into each chapter/building in CJi.  Students will get 2 movie clips in each building Movie was originally scripted with 25 hired actors Small, short, bulleted companion text to accompany media for a true interactive course experience  Learning Modules that present key learning topics         Interactive Simulations that allow students to apply key topics        Assignable and gradable Homework and Review materials

The thirty-five Supreme Court cases in the second edition provide a solid, accessible foundation for understanding civil liability law and its impact on... policing operations and management. This convenient resource also includes a brief review of the basics of judicial reasoning and a short introduction on how to brief cases. These materials and the discussion questions at the end of each section help readers understand the process of legal inquiry and analysis and the changing nature of police civil liability law.

Criminal Justice Internships: Theory Into Practice guides the student, instructor, and internship site supervisor through the entire internship process,... offering advice and information for use at the internship site as well as pre-planning and assessment activities. Students learn basics such as choosing an internship site at either a public agency or a private firm, résumé writing techniques, interviewing skills, and the importance of setting and developing goals and assessing progress. It also serves as a reference tool for professors and supervisory personnel who assist and supervise the student during the experience.Chapters end with practical exercises, such as: preparing for your internship; thinking about your internship placement; planning your internship; your role as an intern; thinking about your internship; political, economic and legal factors at your site; assessing your internship. Includes sample resumes, cover letters, and more.Maintains an important focus on ethics in the workplace through all phases of the internship experience.

Designed as an introduction to internships and as a guidance manual for use at the internship site. Students will learn basics such as choosing an... internship site, résumé writing techniques, interviewing skills, and the importance of setting and developing goals and assessing progress. Chapters end with practical exercises, such as: preparing for your internship; thinking about your internship placement; planning your internship; your role as an intern; thinking about your internship; political, economic and legal factors at your site; assessing your internship. Includes sample resumes, cover letters and more.

Criminal Justice Internships: Theory Into Practice guides the student, instructor, and internship site supervisor through the entire internship process,... offering advice and information for use at the internship site as well as pre-planning and assessment activities. Students learn basics such as choosing an internship site at either a public agency or a private firm, résumé writing techniques, interviewing skills, and the importance of setting and developing goals and assessing progress. It also serves as a reference tool for professors and supervisory personnel who assist and supervise the student during the experience.Chapters end with practical exercises, such as: preparing for your internship; thinking about your internship placement; planning your internship; your role as an intern; thinking about your internship; political, economic and legal factors at your site; assessing your internship. Includes sample resumes, cover letters, and more.Maintains an important focus on ethics in the workplace through all phases of the internship experience.

This book, now in its sixth edition, has been in use for over three decades and has been used in hundreds of college and university courses. "Criminal... Justice" offers an introduction to the concept of crime, and presents the foundations of criminal liability and the justifications for punishment. The book also offers overviews of justice agencies, including police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, trial courts and juries, sentencing and corrections, and capital punishment.

    Now in its second edition, Criminal Justice: Mainstream & Crosscurrents offers a contemporary textbook option for your Introduction to... Criminal Justice course. Building upon John Fuller’s experience as a criminal justice practitioner, scholar and teacher, the book asks students to think about the goals and processes of the criminal justice system and introduces them to important ethical dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals.  Using an enhanced crosscurrents theme, it shows the complexities of the criminal justice discipline and encourages students to think critically about alternative ways of enforcing law and determining justice in the United States. For courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice.

This package contains the following components: -0135068460: Criminal Justice Interactive Student Access Code Card -0135042623: Criminal Justice:... Mainstream and Crosscurrents

Criminal justice students and practitioners in criminal justice agencies know firsthand the value of effective management; they understand the vital... need to develop organizations that meet the expectations of their community members as well as those of their workers. With an innovative, student-friendly approach, Criminal Justice Management: Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered Organizations examines the complex subject of justice-centered agencies. Authors Mary K. Stohr and Peter A. Collins interweave their comprehensive research with humor and personal anecdotes to make the study of criminal justice management accessible--and interesting--to students. Chapter exercises and study questions provide a springboard for lively class discussion, encouraging students to discover relevant applications for these provocative topics. Through its dedicated pedagogy, this text challenges readers to:* Initiate human relations management practices* Provide support for the professional development of staff * Use proactive, collaborative, and shared responsibility forms of leadership* Develop and maintain strong ethical practices* Implement evidence-based best practices in agency programming * Build strong bridges within an engaged and informed communityWith an emphasis on putting theory into practice, Criminal Justice Management is an invaluable resource for the development of efficient, dynamic, and resourceful justice-centered agencies.

Criminal Justice Masterworks weaves together three strands of intellectual pursuit: an acquaintance with great writings on criminal justice, the... perspective provided by a history of ideas, and the skills of critical thinking.The editors provide a taste of classic works usually known to students only through textbook summaries, short excerpts, or references elsewhere. The masterworks in criminal justice are separated into four areas: criminology, legal studies, police studies, and correctional studies. They include selections from Beccaria on justice and law, torture and the death penalty; Lombroso on biological and social factors in crime; Shaw & McKay on juvenile delinquency; Chambliss on law making and special interest groups; Holmes on the evolution of law; Frankfurter on interpreting statutes; Westley on police solidarity and use of force; Fogelson on the dilemmas of the professional movement in policing; Goldstein on policing in a democratic society; Beaumont & Tocqueville on the reform ideal in penitentiaries; Augustus on probation concepts and strategies; and Clemmer on the effects of imprisonment. The twelve selections are rather extensive in order to convey the main ideas, display the logical and empirical foundations of the works, and allow for critical thinking on the fundamental issues.Criminal Justice Masterworks was developed primarily for use in a capstone seminar for college undergraduates majoring in criminal justice studies. It is also useful as a brief survey of great writings in criminal justice for any advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student or criminal justice professional. It is for students, teachers, and professionals who want to explore criminal justice ideas and practices at a greater depth.

THESE STORIES TAKE the reader to meet mochos; cholos; Mr. and Mrs. Special; Manny with his mysterious phone calls; Melly, who dreams of being the first... girl to take the Dive; Andy and Ruthie, who find that being “boyfriend-girlfriend” takes on new meaning the night of the prom; and Chuy, who seems determined to get kicked out of school. Each distinct voice shares secret thoughts that draw the reader into daily dramas of love, danger, loyalty, and pride. In the final story, a shocking tragedy reverberates through the barrio.“With this collection, Saldaña makes a significant contribution to the field of Latino short stories for young readers.”—VOYA, Starred“These powerfully written, provocative selections have universal appeal and subtle, thoughtful themes.”—School Library Journal“While much is revealed, just as much is implied, making the stories layered and rich while still rendering them accessible.”—The BulletinFrom the Hardcover edition.