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Continuing the Struggle for Justice - 100 Years of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (Paperback)
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Continuing the Struggle for Justice - 100 Years of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (Paperback)
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This centennial collection of essays and original research studies
captures the varied spectrum of philosophies and concerns of the
board and staff of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
(NCCD) over the past century . The criminological experts
represented in this volume are renowned for their study and
research into the far reaches of this field of study. As a
chronicle of the NCCD's development, editors Barry Krisberg, Susan
Marchionna, and Christopher Baird include some of the most
groundbreaking material to come out of the workings of this unique
American institution. Key Features Includes insights from some of
the greatest thinkers in the world of criminology: In its first 100
years, the Council has been guided by great criminological
thinkers, including Milton Rector, Norval Morris, Marvin Wolfgang,
Don Gottfredson, Allen Breed, Roscoe Pound, and others. This volume
captures some of their best writing. Promotes the importance of the
juvenile court: Respecting the rights of all citizens, NCCD
supports the need for a separate system of justice for children.
Considers alternatives to incarceration: The included essays and
studies address the failings of mass incarceration as a crime
control policy and review the value of alternatives to
incarceration. Encourages the advancement of effective crime
control strategies: The book explores the ways in which social
justice and criminal justice are inextricably linked and ponders
possible paths to breaking the cycles of violence and
incarceration. Sets the foundation for future research: NCCD's
gifted staff members, past and present, have created a legacy of
research that will help chart a course into the organization's next
century. Intended Audience This supplemental text is designed for
advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, law,
jurisprudence, sociology, and social psychology.
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