Advancing Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy

Synopsis

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.

Copyright:

2016

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

476 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317571995

Related ISBNs:

9781138829220, 9781315737874, 9781138829237

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

08/25/22

Copyrighted By:

Thomas G. Blomberg, Julie Mestre Brancale, Kevin M. Beaver, William D. Bales

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Thomas G. Blomberg

Edited by:

Julie Mestre Brancale

Edited by:

Kevin M. Beaver

Edited by:

William D. Bales