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Drawing on a range of research and media sources to provide an
international perspective on the topic of prison violence, this
book focuses on the impact of such violence on the individual both
while he or she is incarcerated and upon his or her release from
prison, as well as on society as a whole. With a special emphasis
on comparisons of violence among incarcerated populations in the
United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Prison Violence:
Causes, Consequences and Solutions explores the various systems
that exist to combat the problem, whilst also considering public
perceptions of offenders and punishment, as influenced by media and
coverage of high-profile cases. Providing a comprehensive analysis
of prison violence on national and international levels, this book
examines the extent of the problem, theoretical understandings of
the issue and concrete solutions designed to prevent and handle
such violence. As such, it will be of interest to policy makers as
well as scholars of sociology, criminology and penology.
Drawing on a range of research and media sources to provide an
international perspective on the topic of prison violence, this
book focuses on the impact of such violence on the individual both
while he or she is incarcerated and upon his or her release from
prison, as well as on society as a whole. With a special emphasis
on comparisons of violence among incarcerated populations in the
United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Prison Violence:
Causes, Consequences and Solutions explores the various systems
that exist to combat the problem, whilst also considering public
perceptions of offenders and punishment, as influenced by media and
coverage of high-profile cases. Providing a comprehensive analysis
of prison violence on national and international levels, this book
examines the extent of the problem, theoretical understandings of
the issue and concrete solutions designed to prevent and handle
such violence. As such, it will be of interest to policy makers as
well as scholars of sociology, criminology and penology.
Written By A Collection Of Scholarly Experts, Crime Prevention
Presents Significant Issues Related To Contemporary Crime
Prevention Efforts. Interdisciplinary In Its Approach, The Text Is
Written For Courses Within A Criminal Justice Or Sociology
Curriculum. Co-Editor And Author, David Mackey Begins By
Emphasizing The Importance Of Crime Prevention As It Relates To
Financial And Social Costs And Introduces Students To The
Theoretical Models Of Crime Prevention. The Subsequent Order Of The
Chapters Parallels The Medical Model Of Crime Prevention Moving
From Primary Crime Prevention, Secondary Crime Prevention, And
Tertiary Crime Prevention Efforts. Traditional Areas Of Crime
Prevention Are Reflected In The Chapters On Family/Schools, Guns,
Policing, Sentencing, And Correctional Programs, And Additional
Chapters Cover Emerging Areas Now Considered Critical To Crime
Prevention, Such As Technology, Surveillance, And Specific Efforts
To Protect More Vulnerable Populations. Key Features: - Includes A
Comprehensive Look At The Many Facets Of Crime Prevention, Merging
Both The Theory And Practice. - Provides A Comprehensive Discussion
On A Range Of Crime Prevention Topics While Incorporating A
Theoretical Foundation, A Look At Previous Research, And Existing
Policy Analysis. - Includes The Most Recent Data In The Field,
Acknowledging The Recent Changes In Crime Prevention Due To
Increased Awareness Of Terrorism And Advances In Technological
Capabilities. Resources: - Instructor Resources Include A Complete
Test Bank And Powerpoint Lecture Outlines.
Moving beyond discussions of potential linkages between violence
and video games, Crime, Punishment, and Video Games examines a
broad range of issues related to the representation of crime and
deviance within video games and the video game subculture. The
context of justice is discussed with respect to traditional
criminal justice agencies, but also expanded throughout to include
issues related to social justice. The text also presents the
potential cultural, social, and economic impact of video games.
Considering the significant number of video game players, from
casual to competitive players, these issues have become even more
salient in recent years. Regardless of whether someone considers
themselves a gamer, video games are undoubtedly relevant to modern
society, and this text discusses how the shift in gaming has
impacted our perceptions of deviance, crime, and justice. The
authors explore past, present and future manifestations of these
connections, considering how the game industry, policy makers, and
researchers can work toward a better understanding of how and why
video games are an important area of study for criminologists and
sociologists, and how games will present new promises and
challenges in the years to come.
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