Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials

Regoli, Robert M.,Hewitt, John D.

ISBN 10: 0763756482 / ISBN 13: 9780763756482

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2009

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_463558636

Synopsis:

Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials engages students in an exploration of the of the American criminal justice system by examining the people and processes that make up the system and how they interact and work together. The Essentials includes full coverage of law enforcement, corrections, law and policy making and administration, juvenile justice systems, and the courts.

About the Author: In his lifetime, Robert M. Regoli has found himself in assorted roles relating to criminal justice. In addition to his extensive experience researching and studying police and corrections officers, he also has been a crime victim, secret delinquent, criminal complainant and witness, jury member, and legal consultant. He was born in Antioch, California, earned his B.S. in psychology, M.A. in police science and administration, and Ph.D. in sociology at Washington State University in Pullman. Over the course of his career, he has taught at Indiana State University, Texas Christian University, and, currently, the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dr. Regoli has held several positions at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, including being the President and named a Fellow. He also was former Executive Editor of The Social Science Journal, is the recipient of two William J. Fulbright awards, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also has been a consultant to local law enforcement agencies, as well as the Colorado Department of Corrections, Indiana Department of Corrections, National Institute of Corrections, and National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. He was also a member of the Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force and the Task Force for the Children’s Constitutional Rights. Dr. Regoli has written extensively about criminal justice issues for more three decades and has amassed more than 100 professional journal publications and 14 books.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good