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Human Trafficking: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Criminology and Justice Studies)
By Mary C. Burke. 2018
With a range of experts from different disciplines and professions, this text comprehensively explains human trafficking as it exists and…
is being addressed in the twenty-first century. The first section gives an overview of the issue and contextualizes it within a human rights and historical framework. The second section provides the reader with more detailed, interdisciplinary information about trafficking. The third section, which contains a chapter written by a former FBI agent, focuses on the anti-trafficking movement and addresses international responses to the problem, as well as considerations for working with victims. Human Trafficking closes with a chapter about how trafficking is being addressed and how individuals, larger social groups, and organizations can get involved in putting an end to the crime and to helping survivors. Human Trafficking is essential reading for professionals in law enforcement, human services, and health care, and for concerned citizens interested in human rights and making a difference in their communities. This book is also intended for use in undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary courses in human trafficking.Principles of Security and Crime Prevention
By Clifford W. Van Meter, Truett A. Ricks, Pamela A. Collins. 2000
This introductory text provides a thorough overview of the private security system This edition includes crime prevention and its…
zones of protection - the theoretical framework that provides the bridge between private and public sector law enforcement From the historical development and the professional nature of security and crime prevention to the legal aspects of private security this well-rounded text covers basic elements of security and crime preventionThis fourth edition of the first true textbook on the death penalty engages the reader with a full account of…
the arguments and issues surrounding capital punishment The book begins with the history of the death penalty from colonial to modern times and then examines the moral and legal arguments for and against capital punishment It also provides an overview of major Supreme Court decisions and describes the legal process behind the death penalty In addressing these issues the author reviews recent developments in death penalty law and procedure including ramifications of newer case law such as that regarding using lethal injection as a method of execution The author s motivation has been to understand what motivates the deathquest of the American people leading a large percentage of the public to support the death penalty The book will educate readers so that whatever their death penalty opinions are they are informed onesEthics in Criminal Justice: In Search of the Truth
By Sam S. Souryal. 2015
Introducing the fundamentals of ethical theory this text exposes the reader to the ways and means of making moral…
judgments by covering the teachings of the great philosophers sources of criminal justice ethics and unethical patterns in the criminal justice system It is presented from two perspectives a thematic perspective that addresses ethical principles common to all components of the discipline and an area-specific perspective that addresses the state of ethics in criminal justice in the fields of policing corrections and probation and parole The fourth edition features expanded discussion of the formula of ethical discretion to enhance students understanding of ethics decision making in real-life situations as well as a new chapter on the ethics of loyalty and loyalties in the workplaceImagining Justice
By John P. Crank. 2003
Imagining Justice seeks to move away from normative thinking about justice particularly in the area of justice education …
suggesting that what is needed today is a way to think about the enterprise of justice that will capture its full potential By providing an introduction to the intellectual potential of the field of justice we can acknowledge that the field is wider than formerly recognized and ultimately imagine the full richness that justice can encompassCorporate Crime Under Attack: The Fight to Criminalize Business Violence
By Gray Cavender, Francis T. Cullen, William J. Maakestad, Michael L. Benson. 2015
In exploring the criminalization of corporations this book uses the landmark Ford Pinto case as a centerpiece…
for exploring corporate violence and the long effort to bring such harm within the reach of the criminal law Corporations that illegally endanger human life now must negotiate the surveillance of government regulators and risk civil suits from injured parties seeking financial compensation They also may be charged with criminal offenses and their officials sent to prisonCorrections: Exploring Crime, Punishment, and Justice in America
By John T. Whitehead, Bradley D. Edwards, Kimberly D. Dodson. 2015
Corrections Exploring Crime Punishment and Justice in America provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections…
in America In addition to providing complete coverage of the history and structure of corrections it offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process and current state of corrections in America The 3e introduces new content and fully updated information on America s correctional system in a lively colorful readable textbook Both instructors and students benefit from the inclusion of pedagogical tools and visual elements that help clarify the materialDeviance and Crime: Theory, Research and Policy
By Shahid Alvi, Walter S. Dekeseredy, Desmond Ellis. 2015
This book sensitizes the reader to the fact that there is substantial disagreement within the academic community and among…
policymakers and the general public over what behaviors conditions e g physical attributes and people should be designated as deviant or criminal Normative conceptions the societal reaction labeling approach and the critical approach are offered as frameworks within which to study these definitions A comprehensive explanation of theory and social policy on deviance is constructedCorrections, Peacemaking and Restorative Justice: Transforming Individuals and Institutions
By Bo Lozoff, John Fuller, Michael Braswell. 2001
This book views peacemaking as a broad encompassing process that is expressed in many different shapes and forms …
It blends ancient-wisdom traditions peacemaking criminology and restorative justice principles as a way of intervening with offenders in both institutional and community-based settings Philosophical and spiritual contexts for peacemaking are presented that form a foundation for understanding the potential for peacemaking in criminological thought the criminal justice system and society in generalViolence: From Theory to Research
By Margaret A. Zahn, Henry H. Brownstein, Shelly L. Jackson. 2015
Brings together theoretical and empirical papers prepared by noted researchers and theoreticians The first part includes chapters by criminological…
theorists who apply their theory of crime particularly to violence The second part contains chapters by researchers who look at the substantive area of their expertise through the lens of theories of violence Each chapter is original and was written specifically for this bookFamily Violence and Criminal Justice: A Life-Course Approach
By Brian P. Payne, Randy R. Gainey. 2015
The historical context of family violence is explored as well as the various forms of violence their prevalence…
in specific stages of life and responses to it made by the criminal justice system and other agencies The linkage among child abuse partner violence and elder abuse is scrutinized and the usefulness of the life-course approach is couched in terms of its potential effect on policy implications research methods that recognize the importance of life stages trajectories and transitions and crime causation theories that can be enhanced by itDifferent Crimes, Different Criminals: Understanding, Treating and Preventing Criminal Behavior
By Wendy Povitsky, Doris Layton Mackenzie, Lauren O'Neill, Summer Acevedo. 2015
This book focuses on the importance of incorporating both sociological and psychological viewpoints in the understanding of criminal behavior …
It identifies and explains emerging criminal offenders within the criminal justice system examining the individual differences that make different types of offenders uniqueCrime, Violence, and Global Warming
By John P. Crank, Linda S. Jacoby. 2015
Crime Violence and Global Warming introduces the many connections between climate change and criminal activity Conflict over…
natural resources can escalate to state and non-state actors resulting in wars asymmetrical warfare and terrorism Crank and Jacoby apply criminological theory to each aspect of this complicated web helping readers to evaluate conflicting claims about global warming and to analyze evidence of the current and potential impact of climate change on conflict and crime Beginning with an overview of the science of global warming the authors move on to the links between climate change scarce resources and crime Their approach takes in the full scope of causes and consequences present and future in the United States and throughout the world The book concludes by looking ahead at the problem of forecasting future security implications if global warming continues or accelerates This fresh approach to the criminology of climate change challenges readers to examine all sides of this controversial question and to formulate their own analysis of our planet s futurePursuing Justice: Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World
By Frank Morn, Ralph A. Weisheit. 2015
Pursuing Justice Second Edition examines the issue of justice by considering the origins of the idea formal…
systems of justice current global issues of justice and ways in which justice might be achieved by individuals organizations and the global community Part 1 demonstrates how the idea of justice has emerged over time starting with religion and philosophy then moving to the justice as a concern of the state and finally to the concept of social justice Part 2 outlines the very different mechanisms used by various nations for achieving state justice including systems based on common law civil law and Islamic law with a separate discussion of the US justice system Part 3 focuses on four contemporary issues of justice war genocide slavery and the environment Finally Part 4 shows how individuals and organizations can go about pursuing justice and describes the rise of global justice This updated timely book helps students understand the complexities and nuances of a society s pursuit of justice It provides students with the foundations of global justice systems integrating Greek philosophies and major religious perspectives into a justice perspective and contributes to undergraduate understanding of international justice bodies NGOs and institutions New edition is completely updated and revised to achieve relevance for today s students Covers concepts of justice as well as ideas for pursuing and achieving justice Examines how our modern laws began and traces their evolution to today s laws Presents concepts and issues in justice studies as well as a comparison of several systems of law Teaching resources include discussion questions and real-world examplesCorrections in the Community
By Edward J. Latessa, Paula Smith. 2015
Corrections in the Community Sixth Edition examines the current state of community corrections and proposes an evidence-based approach…
to making programs more effective As the U S prison system approaches meltdown options like probation parole alternative sentencing and both residential and non-residential programs in the community continue to grow in importance This text provides a solid foundation and includes the most salient information available on the broad and dynamic subject of community corrections Authors Latessa and Smith organize and evaluate the latest data on the assessment of offender risk need responsivity and successful methods that continue to improve community supervision and its effects on different types of clients from the mentally ill to juveniles This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections and prepares them to evaluate and strengthen these crucial programs This sixth edition includes a new chapter on specialty drug and other problem-solving courts Now found in every state these specialty courts represent a new way to deal with some of the problems that face our citizens be it substance abuse or reentry to the community from prison Chapters contain key terms boxed material review questions and recommended readings and a glossary is provided to clarify important conceptsThe Police Manager (100 Cases)
By Scott R. Lynch, Ronald G. Lynch, Egan K. Green. 2013
The Police Manager gives practical field-tested guidance to students and professionals who aspire to leadership roles in law enforcement…
providing a comprehensive explanation of issues and challenges that they will face as police supervisors The book is divided into four parts covering historical and philosophical underpinnings behavioral aspects of police management functional aspects of police management and major issues in modern police workWhat Works (and Doesn’t) in Reducing Recidivism
By Edward J. Latessa, Deborah Koetzle, Shelley L. Listwan. 2014
This book offers criminologists and students an evidence-based discussion of the latest trends in corrections Over the last several…
decades research has clearly shown that rehabilitation efforts can be effective at reducing recidivism among criminal offenders However researchers also recognize that treatment is not a one size fits all approach Offenders vary by gender age crime type and or addictions to name but a few and these individual needs must be addressed by providers Finally issues such as leadership quality of staff and evaluation efforts affect the quality and delivery of treatment services This book synthesizes the vast research for the student interested in correctional rehabilitation as well as for the practitioner working with offenders While other texts have addressed issues regarding treatment in corrections this text is unique in that it not only discusses the research on what works but also addresses implementation issues as practitioners move from theory to practice as well as the importance of staff leadership and evaluation effortsAufklärung von Compliance-Verstößen: Whistleblowing, Arbeitnehmerüberwachung, Auskunftspflichten
By Lena Rudkowski, Alexander Schreiber. 2018
Dieses Buch bietet einen berblick ber praxisrelevante rechtliche Fragen im Zusammenhang mit Compliance-Verst …
en Von Routinekontrollen bis zum Ernstfall der Ermittlungen gegen Unternehmensangeh rige wird dargestellt wie Unternehmen das Verhalten Ihrer Mitarbeiter kontrollieren ohne dabei selbst rechtliche Grenzen zu bertreten Damit dient das Werk als Leitfaden f r Compliance-Beauftragte und F hrungskr fte die einen angemessenen Ausgleich zwischen Compliance und Arbeitnehmerrechten finden m ssen Die 2 Auflage ber cksichtigt die neue EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung und wurde umfassend aktualisiertInterviewing and Interrogation for Law Enforcement
By John E. Hess. 2015
Easy-to-read and practical this text uses a survey approach and numerous examples to illustrate interviewing skills and techniques …
Using his years of experience as an instructor at the FBI Academy the author dispels some of the mystery surrounding the interview process by sharing techniques and ideas that have been used successfully The author has years of experience as an FBI academy instructorDaseinsvorsorge und Gemeinwesen im ländlichen Raum
By Frieder Dünkel, Michael Herbst, Benjamin Stahl. 2016
In entlegenen, ländlichen Räumen ergeben sich komplexe Problemlagen, die eine interdisziplinäre Erforschung notwendig machen. Der vorliegende Band beleuchtet mit Hilfe…
unterschiedlichster Fachdisziplinen neue Ansätze für die Daseinsvorsorge und das Gemeinwesen. Beteiligt sind Sozial-/Wirtschaftsgeografie und Ökologie, Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Agrarwissenschaften, Gesundheitswissenschaften, Psychiatrie, Theologie, Kriminologie und Präventionswissenschaft.