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Justice Statistics : An Extended Look at Crime in the United States 2022 by
Justice Statistics: An Extended Look at Crime in the United States is a special edition of Crime in the United States. It brings together key reports that fall under this category. Topics covered include capital punishment, rape and sexual assault among college-age women, correctional populations, crime in the United States, hate crimes, probation, parole, human trafficking, and law enforcement officers killed and assaulted. Tables in this volume provide a comprehensive account of each of these subjects. Each section contains statistical tables and figures highlighting the data, as well as a brief summary of the report's methodology and at-a-glance highlights of the most compelling information. This completely updated volume provides valuable information compiled by the Department of Justice, including its subsidiaries, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This publication includes more detailed information on the impact that COVID-19 had on law enforcement, incarceration, and the judiciary. Additionally, the section on capital punishment places more emphasis on the judicial process than on executions since capital punishment has been declining for two decades in the United States. Finally, a new ten-year report on recidivism of prisoners is included."--Publisher's description.
Criminological Research by
Good research starts with careful planning and a thorough understanding of the research process. The abilities to design a research study and to evaluate those conducted by others are core skills every student of criminology must learn. With guidance from theoretical considerations through the steps of the research process, Criminological Research equips readers with the necessary tools to carry out a successful, ethical study. This book is the perfect guide to theory and practice for any student undertaking qualitative research on crime or criminal justice.
Criminal Justice in America: the Encyclopedia of Crime, Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections [2 Volumes] by
This work offers a thorough introduction to the field of criminal justice, including types of crime; policing; courts and sentencing; landmark legal decisions; and local, state, and federal corrections systems--and the key topics and issues within each of these important areas. It provides a complete overview and understanding of the many terms, jobs, procedures, and issues surrounding this growing field of study. Another major focus of the work is to examine ethical questions related to policing and courts, trial procedures, law enforcement and corrections agencies and responsibilities, and the complexion of criminal justice in the United States in the 21st century. Finally, this title emphasizes coverage of such politically charged topics as drug trafficking and substance abuse, immigration, environmental protection, government surveillance and civil rights, deadly force, mass incarceration, police militarization, organized crime, gangs, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in sentencing, and privatization of the U.S. prison system.
Encyclopedia of Theoretical Criminology by
Offers a global perspective from an international team of leading scholars, including coverage of the strong and rapidly growing body of work on criminology in Europe and other areas. Includes coverage of theories of justice, crime, applied criminology, and traditional and alternative criminological theories.
The Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment by
The Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment provides comprehensive reference for a vast number of topics relevant to crime and punishment with a unique focus on the multi/interdisciplinary and international aspects of these topics and historical perspectives on crime and punishment around the world.
The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Research Methods by
Focuses on the application of methods to address the core substantive questions that currently motivate contemporary criminological research. Chapters in each section illustrate the techniques (qualitative and quantitative) that are commonly applied in empirical studies, as well as the logic of criminological enquiry.
The Oxford Handbook of Criminology by
Provides reviews of diverse topics such as public views about crime and justice, youth crime and justice and state crime and human rights. Encapsulates the latest developments in the academic and practical spheres of criminology.
The Routledge International Handbook of Biosocial Criminology by
Combines perspectives from criminology and sociology with contributions from fields such as genetics, neuropsychology, and evolutionary psychology. Organized into five sections that collectively span the terrain of biosocial research on antisocial behavior and considers the criminological, genetic and neuropsychological foundations of offending, as well as the legal and criminal justice applications of biosocial criminological theory.
Violence Against Girls and Women by
Covers a broad scope of topics from violence against girls before birth, in childhood, and throughout women's adult lives. Presents valuable perspective from contributors who are members of NGOs working at the UN providing an informed focus on international issues.
Encyclopedia of School Crime and Violence by
Provides a thorough compilation of the types, specific incidents, relevant agencies, theories, responses, and prevention programs relevant to crime and violence in schools and on campuses. Contains over 80 entries on types, incidents, theories, measurement, responses, and prevention of school crime and violence.
The Counterterrorism Handbook by
Updated to reflect an increased focus on terrorism in public transportation, this resource provides an understanding of the strategies, tactics, and techniques required to tackle terrorism as it exists today. It also presents case studies of some of the most notorious terrorist incidents, including both World Trade Center attacks, Oklahoma City, Centennial Olympic Park, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S.S. Cole, and attacks in Madrid, London, and Glasgow.
Encyclopedia of Terrorism by
Offers comprehensive treatments of the events, people, organizations, and places that have played a major role in international terrorism. Each entry is placed within its appropriate historical context to help readers understand the wide-ranging motivations behind terrorist actions. Also included is a chronology of terrorist events that have occurred from 1945 to the present.
Counterterrorism by
Examines modern nation-state legislative, diplomatic, military, and non-military attempts to combat terrorism within and outside state borders. Addressed counterterrorism efforts employed by the international community prior to and following the events of September 11, 2001. Also includes an evaluation of the evolution and effectiveness of select nation-state counterterrorism policies post-1945.
Encyclopedia of Terrorism by
Reference tool for understanding the latest developments in national and international terrorism. Contains more than 500 entries on topics in modern-day terrorism as well as a bibliography listing major literacy sources.
Terrorism, 2008-2012 by
Provides coverage of every international terrorist attack covered in public literature--including newspapers, news magazines, radio, television, websites, and other media--from 2008 through 2012, plus updates on events that occurred before that period. It notes trends in suicide bombings, violence against Western and local hostages, letter bombs, food tampering, major assassinations, and other attacks by terrorists of all stripes. Changes in security measures around the world are also included.
World Terrorism by 
Counterterrorism by
Unclassified guide to the many U.S. government agencies, bureau offices, and programs involved in all aspects of countering terrorism domestically and overseas. The authors, veterans of the U.S. government's counterterrorism efforts, present an insider's view of the counterterrorism effort, addressing such topics as government training initiatives, weapons of mass destruction, interagency coordination, research and development, and the congressional role in policy and budget issues.
Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse by
Examines domestic abuse in the United States and worldwide, providing research, personal stories, and primary documents that reveal the extent of the problem. Presents personal narratives that highlight the importance of each survivor's unique experience with abuse. Includes primary source documents that address key legislation and court cases.
Identity Theft by
Comprehensive examination of different forms of identity theft and its economic impact, including profiles of perpetrators and victims and coverage of current trends, security implications, prevention efforts, and legislative actions. Includes a chronology of key decisions, cases, and government action in the development of identity theft policy.
Cyber Crime by
Explores all aspects of computer-based crime and threats, offering solutions and best practices from experts in software development, information security, and law. As cyber crime continues to change and new types of threats emerge, research focuses on developing a critical understanding of different types of attacks and how they can best be managed and eliminated.
Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare by
Addresses the problem of cyber terrorism, first through a review of current literature, and then through a series of progressive proposals aimed at researchers, professionals, and policymakers. Touching on such subjects as cyber-profiling, hacktivism, and digital counterterrorism, this collection offers the tools to begin formulating a ground-up resiliency to cybersecurity threats that starts at the civilian level.
Crime in the United States 2015 by
Contains findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the offenses, known to law enforcement, released annually from its Uniform Crime Reporting Program. Includes statistics for violent and property crimes, hate crimes and crime trends. Includes arrest data distribution by Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/non-Latino ethnicity.
Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime by 
International Handbook of Penology and Criminal Justice by
Provides a comprehensive review of the philosophy and practicality of punishment. Covers the theory, practice, history, and empirical evidence surrounding crime prevention, identification, retribution, and incarceration. Analyzes the efficacy of both traditional methods of thinking as well as novel concepts and approaches.
Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems by
Explores the purpose and rationale for the study of comparative and international criminal justice systems. Examines systems in the United States, Ireland, Israel, Argentina, Sierra Leone, China, Russia, and Poland. Compares and contrasts criminal justice systems of individual countries with United Nations judicial systems. Provides a thorough, unbiased study of the Islamic justice system. Includes crime data, arrest, prosecution, and conviction rates.
Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics by
Explores the scope of ethical decision making and behaviors within the spheres of criminal justice systems, including policing, corrections, courts, forensic science, and policy analysis and research. Entries are authored and signed by experts in the field and conclude with references and further readings, as well as cross references to related entries that guide readers to the next steps in their research journeys.
World Criminal Justice Systems by
Provides an understanding of major world criminal justice systems by discussing and comparing the systems of six of the world's countries: England, France, Russia, China, Japan, and South Africa. Analyzes the political, historical, organizational, procedural, and critical issues confronting the justice systems.
Crime Prevention by
Comprehensive and authoritative review of research on crime prevention. Brings together top scholars in criminology, public policy, psychology, and sociology. Includes critical reviews of the main theories that form the basis of crime prevention, evidence-based assessments of the effectiveness of the most important interventions, and cross-cutting essays that examine implementation, evaluation methodology, and public policy.
Guns in American Society by
Comprehensive resource on the legal, social, psychological, political, and public health aspects of guns in American life. Contains a comprehensive bibliography of print and online resources covering all aspects of the study of guns in the United States. Includes appendices on federal gun laws, state gun laws, and pro- and anti-gun-control organizations.
Encyclopedia of Police Science by
Examines the theoretical and practical aspects of law enforcement, discussing past and present practices with particular focus on today's policing issues. Also added are themes such as accountability, the culture of police, and the legal framework that affects police decision. New topics discuss recent issues, such as Internet and crime, international terrorism, airport safety, or racial profiling.
Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement by
Provides a comprehensive, critical and descriptive examination of all facets of law enforcement on the state and local, federal and national, and international stages. Also provides informed discussions on the practice and theory of policing in an historical and contemporary framework. The volumes treat subjects that are particular to the area of state and local, federal and national, and international policing.
Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences by
Contents covers the core theories, methods and techniques employed by forensic scientists and applications of these that are used in forensic analysis. Coverage of DNA and digital forensics.
Handbook of Criminal Investigation by
Provides a rigorous and critical approach to not only the process of criminal investigation, but also the context in which this takes place, the theory underlying it, and the variety of factors which influence approaches to it.
The Encyclopedia of Crime Scene Investigation by
Topics include ballistics, counterfeiting, forensic medicine, firearms, hijacking, identification, poisons, scandals, sex crimes, smuggling, tool marks, and trace evidence. Also features many case studies that highlight facets of criminal investigation, as well as historical and biographical entries about key breakthroughs and pioneers in the field of forensic science.
Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene Reconstruction: Introducing Method to Mayhem by
Demonstrates how to use the scientific method and exercise the critical thinking that is essential for the development of sound data and the construction of reliable explanations. Provides a clear yet rigorous account of the scientific method accessible to non-philosophers Supplies examples showing the application of scientific methods to the reconstruction of events that leave physical evidence at crime scenes.
The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement by
Provides a history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United States from the 17th century to the present. Coverage includes all major federal law enforcement agencies, biographies of key figures, civil rights and social issues, community outreach efforts, famous or infamous incidents and scandals, law enforcement campaigns such as the War on Drugs, police codes, organization, and jargon, police tactics and special units, types of crime, and women in law enforcement.
The SAGE Handbook of Punishment and Society by
Draws together the disparate and expansive field of punishment and society into one compelling new volume. Illuminates some of the key themes in this complex area such as: capital punishment, the civilising process, gender, diversity, inequality, power, human rights and neoliberalism.
Encyclopedia of Juvenile Violence by
Provides a historical overview of many significant time periods and offers entries about many types of juvenile violence. Covers competing theories of youth violence, gender, race, and educational status, and the criminal justice system's methods for dealing with both victims and offenders over time. Also discusses hazing, systemic violence in schools, and peaceable schools.
Dictionary of Probation and Offender Management by
Covers key aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system. Designed to meet the needs of both students and practitioners with approximately 300 entries on key terms and concepts arranged alphabetically. Entries include summary definition, main text, and key texts. Sources take full account of emerging occupational and Skills for Justice criteria.
Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities by
Provides a critical overview of penal institutions within a historical and contemporary framework. Contains biographies, articles describing important legal statutes, as well as detailed and authoritative descriptions of the major prisons in the United States. Comparative data and examples are employed to analyze the America system within an international context.
A Guide to Sources of Texas Criminal Justice Statistics by
Contains more than 600 entries describing statistical sources for Texas crime; criminals; law enforcement; courts and sentencing; adult and juvenile corrections; capital punishment and death row; victims of crime; driving/boating under the influence; traffic fatalities; substance abuse and treatment; polls and rankings; and fiscal topics such as appropriations, revenues, expenditures, and federal aid.
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