Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers

Author : Matthew J. Sheridan,Thomas J. Lalka
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538168110

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Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers by Matthew J. Sheridan,Thomas J. Lalka Pdf

Picking up where Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice, left off, Matthew J. Sheridan and Thomas J. Lalka provide an updated guide for the novice and professional alike. The chapters are crafted to provide essential information to guide the job seeker from entrance into the profession, through career development, occupational refocus, professional options, to retirement preparation. Taking into consideration the effects of the pandemic, current social unrest, and recent tragedies, the authors examine how the “new normal” will bring change and opportunities throughout criminal justice careers. With an emphasis on planning, personal development, and preparation this book outlines career paths that can provide rewards for satisfaction during and after careers. On top of invaluable information on a variety of specific careers, this book also includes sixteen appendices that cover successful job hunting, internships, a guide to interview questions, a document portfolio checklist, paying for college, and profiles of 18 professionals in criminal justice field from a parole officer to a correctional architect. This is an excellent resource for students, faculty, advisors, and classroom instruction for guidance into a successful criminal justice career that will be loved, from first employment to retirement.

Author : Coy H. Johnston
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483379081

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Careers in Law Enforcement by Coy H. Johnston Pdf

Careers in Law Enforcement is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the criminal justice field, specifically in policing. Written in a concise and conversational tone, author Coy H. Johnston includes three main sections: planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career path in law enforcement, and preparing for the hiring process. The first chapter offers students a unique opportunity to take a personality/career test to help them discover the types of jobs that might be a good fit. Consequently, students will set sensible goals at the beginning of their degree program and seek appropriate internships and volunteer opportunities. This text is a helpful resource students will be able to peruse repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for jobs within law enforcement.

Author : Coy H. Johnston
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1483331466

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Careers in Criminal Justice by Coy H. Johnston Pdf

Coy H. Johnston’s concise, yet thorough and creative text, Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals—from conception through the hiring process. The book's contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and happiness. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victims services, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Readers are provided self assessment tools to enhance self awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to facilitate understanding and encourage growth throughout the reader’s career.

Author : Ronald G. Burns
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000858983

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Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology by Ronald G. Burns Pdf

This book provides a thorough and directed focus on successfully identifying, obtaining, and succeeding in a career in criminal justice or criminology. With empirically based, research-focused information on how students can prepare for and ultimately join the criminal justice or criminology workforce, it covers the positions available in criminal justice and criminology, how to get a job in the field, and what can be expected upon obtaining employment. The book contextualizes career opportunities within criminal justice and criminology, providing information about the nature of the work and how various positions fit within the criminal justice system as a whole. Part 1 provides an overview of the book, an examination of the history of careers, and coverage of job opportunities and the nature of working in criminal justice and criminology. Part 2 addresses preparation for entering the field, including coverage of internships and overall professional development. Part 3 of the book addresses careers in the primary components of the criminal justice system, juvenile justice, and other areas. An epilogue addresses promotion issues, and a series of helpful appendices provide practical tools for working toward a career in criminal justice or criminology. This book is suitable for any reader considering employment in criminal justice or criminology, and ideal for instructors who supervise and guide students as they gain practical experience and move toward careers.

Author : Coy H. Johnston
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544316130

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Careers in Criminal Justice by Coy H. Johnston Pdf

Careers in Criminal Justice, Second Edition prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals—from conception through the hiring process. Coy H. Johnston’s contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and professionalism. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victim services, students receive a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Self-assessment tools enhance the student’s self-awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to prepare and encourage growth throughout the student’s career. New to the Second Edition: A new chapter titled "Volunteering and Internship" (Chapter 9) guides readers through the importance and process of early involvement in the field to create a more enticing resume. Three new "Guest Speaker" profiles offer students new perspectives and practical advice for a variety of careers and geographical areas. New career assessment tools are included to help students realize their compatibility with various careers in the criminal justice field. Expanded coverage of information in critical areas such as private prisons, careers in the judiciary, and resume building ensure students are receiving a balanced introduction to criminal justice careers.

Author : Coy H. Johnston
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544316123

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Careers in Criminal Justice by Coy H. Johnston Pdf

Careers in Criminal Justice, Second Edition prepares you to plan, pursue, and realize your career goals—from conception through the hiring process. Coy H. Johnston’s contemporary approach emphasizes self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and professionalism. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victim services, you receive a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Self-assessment tools enhance your self-awareness and steer you toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to prepare and encourage growth throughout your career. New to the Second Edition: A new chapter titled “Volunteering and Internship” (Chapter 9) guides you through the important process of early involvement in the field to create a more enticing resume. Three new “Guest Speaker” profiles offer you new perspectives and practical advice on a variety of careers and geographical areas. New career assessment tools are included to help you evaluate your compatibility with various careers in the criminal justice field. Expanded information about critical areas such as private prisons, careers in the judiciary, and resume building ensures that you are receiving a balanced introduction to criminal justice careers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : OSU:32435073731424

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Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice by Anonim Pdf

Author : John F. MacLeod,Peter Grove,David Farrington
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199697243

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Explaining Criminal Careers by John F. MacLeod,Peter Grove,David Farrington Pdf

Using the Home Office Offenders Index, a unique database containing records of all criminal (standard list) convictions in England and Wales since 1963, this simple but influential theory makes exact quantitative predictions about criminal careers and age-crime curves, in particular the prison population contingent on a given sentencing policy.

Author : Keith Soothill,Claire Fitzpatrick,Brian Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134025909

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Understanding Criminal Careers by Keith Soothill,Claire Fitzpatrick,Brian Francis Pdf

The study of criminal careers is of increasing interest in criminology. It is now generally recognised that it is important to try to understand criminal behaviour across the life-course rather than focusing on fragmented incidents which provide only a partial picture. This is an accessible text which clarifies the crucial theoretical and methodological debates surrounding the study of criminal careers. It focuses on some major longitudinal studies discussing the onset, persistence, desistance and the duration of a criminal career. The important topics of prediction, risk and specialisation are addressed. The challenging question of 'When do ex-offenders become like non-offenders?' points a way forward. The book concludes by proposing an even more ambitious approach to the topic of criminal careers.

Author : Michael R. Gottfredson,Travis Hirschi
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190069803

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Modern Control Theory and the Limits of Criminal Justice by Michael R. Gottfredson,Travis Hirschi Pdf

Modern Control Theory and the Limits of the Criminal Justice develops and extends the theory of self control advanced in Gottfredson and Hirschi's classic work A General Theory of Crime. Since it was first published, their general theory has been among the most discussed and researched perspectives in criminology. This book critically reviews the evidence about the theory, contrasting it with alternative perspectives, and argues in favor of prevention efforts during early childhood to deal with the many problems facing the criminal justice system in America.

Author : Catalina Droppelmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000515633

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Transitions Out of Crime by Catalina Droppelmann Pdf

This book contributes to our knowledge of desistance in a developing country. Offering an intercultural dialogue with mainstream explanations, Transitions Out of Crime analyses the transition from crime to conformity among a group of Chilean juvenile offenders. Desistance from crime is not just the cessation of criminal activity itself, but a process of acquiring roles, identities, and virtues; of developing new social ties, and of inhabiting new spaces. This book offers new evidence that shows that the traditional binary between the ‘reformed desister’ and the ‘anti-social persister’ is inaccurate and that the road to desistance contains various oscillations between crime and conformity. Furthermore, this study shows the role that gender plays in shaping, limiting and structuring pathways away from crime. Written in a clear and direct style, this book will appeal to those engaged in criminology, sociology, penology, desistance, rehabilitation, gender studies and all those interested in the transition from crime to conformity outside the Anglo-American orthodoxy.

Author : Tina L. Freiburger,Catherine D. Marcum
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040081563

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Women in the Criminal Justice System by Tina L. Freiburger,Catherine D. Marcum Pdf

This book provides a rare up-to-date examination of women both as offenders and employees in the criminal justice system. It presents the current state of females in the system through contributions by expert authors. It discusses the criminal justice system‘s reaction to women, as well as the successes and failures of its responses and current and future consequences. It outlines the history of women in the context of the criminal justice system, discusses specific women‘s issues in focused chapters, and highlights key concepts, statistics, and legislation. Each chapter ends with discussion questions to enhance understanding.

Author : Rolf Loeber,David P. Farrington
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199828173

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From Juvenile Delinquency to Adult Crime: Criminal Careers, Justice Policy, and Prevention by Rolf Loeber,David P. Farrington Pdf

What makes a juvenile delinquent develop into an adult criminal? What defines-cognitively, developmentally, legally-the transition from juvenile to adult and what determines whether patterns of criminal behavior persist? In most US states and Western nations, legal adulthood begins at age 18. This volume focuses on the period surrounding that abrupt transition (roughly ages 15-29) and addresses what happens to offending careers during it. Edited by two leading authorities in the fields of psychology and criminology, Transitions from Juvenile Delinquency to Adult Crime examines why the period of transition is important and how it can be better understood and addressed both inside and outside of the justice system. Bringing together over thirty leading scholars from multiple disciplines in both North America and Europe, this volume asks critical questions about criminal careers and causation, and whether current legal definitions of adulthood accurately reflect actual maturation and development. The volume also addresses the current efficacy of the justice system in addressing juvenile crime and recidivism, why and how juveniles ought to be treated differently from adults, if special legal provisions should be established for young adults, and the effectiveness of crime prevention programs implemented during early childhood and adolescence. With serious scholarly analysis and practical policy proposals, Transitions from Juvenile Delinquency to Adult Crime addresses what can be done to ensure that todays juvenile delinquents do not become tomorrows adult criminals.

Author : Matthew J. Sheridan,Raymond R. Rainville
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1538120097

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Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice by Matthew J. Sheridan,Raymond R. Rainville Pdf

This book explores the criminal justice career landscape by providing a glimpse into the different careers and advice on how to prepare to enter those career fields.

Author : Harry M. Humphreys
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043678551

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Contemporary Criminal Justice in America by Harry M. Humphreys Pdf