U.S. Criminal Justice Policy

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An Updated Exploration into Contemporary U.S. Criminal Justice Policy This updated Second Edition surveys the incredibly dynamic field of criminal justice policy in the United States. The collection addresses how criminal policy issues are framed, identifies participants in the policy process, discusses how policy is made, and considers the constraints and opportunities facing policy-makers. Findings are linked to broader institutional, cultural, and global criminal justice trends, and are used to determine what current research reveals about crime policy and democratic governance. U.S. Criminal Justice Policy: A Contemporary Reader, Second Edition encourages readers to engage in a dialogue about criminal justice policy, as well as think about the potential for criminal justice reform. Features the work of criminal justice policy experts from across the U.S. Presents a contextual framework for understanding criminal justice policy-making in the United States. Brings a policy focus to a wide range of pressing issues in policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Explores a number of challenging policy issues including, immigration, technology, financial and environmental regulation, human trafficking, and public health Includes a new chapter on the intersection of criminal justice and national security policy. Provides discussion questions to encourage the investigation of key topics and to enhance understanding of contemporary U.S. criminal justice policy. A downloadable Test Bank is available to adopting institutions This book is intended as a primary or supplemental text in criminal justice policy courses, which are primarily offered at junior or senior level in criminal justice programs, as well as in many graduate programs. © 2017 | 408 pages