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Languages : en
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Balance of Criminal Justice: Summary of the Report
Author: Measurement Problems in Criminal Justice Research
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309086353
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Most major crime in this country emanates from two major data sources. The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports has collected information on crimes known to the police and arrests from local and state jurisdictions throughout the country. The National Crime Victimization Survey, a general population survey designed to cover the extent, nature, and consequences of criminal victimization, has been conducted annually since the early1970s. This workshop was designed to consider similarities and differences in the methodological problems encountered by the survey and criminal justice research communities and what might be the best focus for the research community. In addition to comparing and contrasting the methodological issues associated with self-report surveys and official records, the workshop explored methods for obtaining accurate self-reports on sensitive questions about crime events, estimating crime and victimization in rural counties and townships and developing unbiased prevalence and incidence rates for rate events among population subgroups.
The Balance of Criminal Justice
Author: Great Britain. Royal Commission on Criminal ProcedurePublisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Performance Measures for the Criminal Justice System
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Criminal justice personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A Discussion paper from the BJS-Princeton Project.
Annual Report of the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Author: National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal JusticePublisher:
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Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Arrest
Author: Wayne R. LaFavePublisher: [Boston] : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Striking the Balance
Author: Matthew LippmanPublisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 150636764X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Award-winning professor and author Matthew Lippman enhances teaching and learning with his newest text, Striking the Balance: Debating Criminal Justice and Law. Organizing the book around clashing points of view on contemporary issues in criminal justice and criminal law, Lippman puts each debate into context for students to help them develop a better understanding of the issue. Designed to develop the reader’s critical thinking skills, the text offers students summaries of contrasting views from original sources, questions for classroom discussion, and engaging “You Decide” activities. Additionally, chapter topics are independent of one another, giving instructors the flexibility to customize the material to their individual course organization. Edited to minimize technical legal terms, the text is the perfect companion to any criminal law or introductory criminal justice textbook.
Executive Summary
Author: United States. National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and GoalsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
This summary reflects the major proposals in the Commission's six reports - "A national strategy to reduce crime," "Police," "Courts," "Corrections," "Community crime prevention," and "Criminal justice system." the volumes are summarized in order, except the implementation section of the first report which constitutes the last chapter of this summary. This summary adheres closely to the precise wording of the Commission's proposals and the standards summarized herein are identified by the same numbering system as employed by the Commission. The appendix contains an outline of part and chapter titles for each of the six reports.
A Balance of Forces
Author: Kenneth J. MatuliaPublisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This study examines the issue of police use of deadly force. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) obtained 10 years of FBI data for 57 cities on police 'justifiable homicide' (as defined by the FBI Uniform Crime Reports), conducted a 54-city survey of police departments, and analyzed written policies to identify factors involved in deadly force incidents. The study found that departments with sufficient numbers of street supervisors providing tactical guidance and manpower support have a lower incidence of use of deadly force, as do departments having management policy directives regarding stakeout units. Other contributing factors to lower deadly force rates appear to be use of smaller caliber weapons and review of deadly force incidents by police chiefs. Model policy guidelines to assist police executives in exerting maximum control over use of deadly force in their units were developed after review of model standards on deadly force issued by the FBI, American Law Institute, President's Commission, IACP, Institute of Government Affairs, and American Bar Association.
Criminal Justice: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Julian V. RobertsPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191025879
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The criminal justice system is wide ranging; from the crimes themselves and policing to the sentencing of offenders and prisons. In this Very Short Introduction Julian V. Roberts draws upon the latest research and current practices from a number of different countries around the world. Focusing on the adversarial model of justice found in common law countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, he discusses topics such as the uses of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, and the purposes of sentencing. Considering the role of the victim throughout the criminal justice system, as well as public knowledge and attitudes towards criminal justice, Roberts critically assesses the way in which the system functions and its importance around the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
