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There has never been a more important time for those involved in
criminal justice policy, operations and civil service to know their
history. The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice
provides a comprehensive overview of the development of criminal
justice in the United States. Criminal justice is a
multidisciplinary endeavor, emerging across time and place through
the fields of philosophy, law, biology, anthropology, and
sociology. Developments occur quickly and regularly, the meanings
of which are deeply embedded, not only in an historical context,
but in complicated social, economic, and political circumstances as
well. The field is particularly vulnerable to the exploitations of
power being as closely aligned with the forces of social control as
it is. The Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice
contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an
extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,200
cross-referenced entries on the most relevant concepts, cases,
people, and terms. This book is an excellent resource for students,
researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American
criminal justice.
Criminal justice careers typically fall into one of two categories:
law enforcement or legal. But contrary to what many may know about
the career opportunities in criminal justice, it is more than just
becoming a cop or a lawyer. In Exploring and Understanding Careers
and Opportunities in Criminal Justice, Matthew J. Sheridan and
Raymond R. Rainville provide a practical, comprehensive guide that
easily explains the extensive operations and the scope of
employment possibilities and opportunities in the criminal justice
profession. They cover many criminal justice functions and career
paths that are seldom discussed when preparing for a career in
criminal justice. Rainville and Sheridan focus on how to obtain
employment in a career field that fits personal strengths and
aspirations and emphasize the value of internships and service
learning as tools to obtain the desired position. A career in
criminal justice is a process of many potential outcomes. The
career professional who plans, continues personal development, and
prepares their career path will discover many potential rewards
that include satisfaction during and after their career. The field
of criminal justice will continue to expand and grow. Legislative
mandates will promote new policies and employment opportunities to
keep pace with changes and improvements in criminal justice
practices to meet needs that enable the career professional to
protect and serve. As the title suggests, anyone interested in
exploring and understanding the field of criminal justice and the
opportunities it can provide needs to read this book. Sheridan and
Rainville make it known that there are more options in the field of
criminal justice than you thought, and that the process for
obtaining employment and developing the career path you desire most
can be done!
Criminal justice careers typically fall into one of two categories:
law enforcement or legal. But contrary to what many may know about
the career opportunities in criminal justice, it is more than just
becoming a cop or a lawyer. In Exploring and Understanding Careers
and Opportunities in Criminal Justice, Matthew J. Sheridan and
Raymond R. Rainville provide a practical, comprehensive guide that
easily explains the extensive operations and the scope of
employment possibilities and opportunities in the criminal justice
profession. They cover many criminal justice functions and career
paths that are seldom discussed when preparing for a career in
criminal justice. Rainville and Sheridan focus on how to obtain
employment in a career field that fits personal strengths and
aspirations and emphasize the value of internships and service
learning as tools to obtain the desired position. A career in
criminal justice is a process of many potential outcomes. The
career professional who plans, continues personal development, and
prepares their career path will discover many potential rewards
that include satisfaction during and after their career. The field
of criminal justice will continue to expand and grow. Legislative
mandates will promote new policies and employment opportunities to
keep pace with changes and improvements in criminal justice
practices to meet needs that enable the career professional to
protect and serve. As the title suggests, anyone interested in
exploring and understanding the field of criminal justice and the
opportunities it can provide needs to read this book. Sheridan and
Rainville make it known that there are more options in the field of
criminal justice than you thought, and that the process for
obtaining employment and developing the career path you desire most
can be done!
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