Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics - Softcover

Michael Braswell; Larry Miller; Joycelyn Pollock

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1577667476 ISBN 13: 9781577667476

Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Building on the success of the popular first edition, the authors provide hypothetical criminal justice scenarios for analysis, having found in their experience as teachers that the process adds depth and dimension to the study of justice and ethics. This expanded second edition offers ten new cases addressing the intricate process of moral and ethical decision making. Focusing on both personal and social context, the authors explore true-to-life situations and encourage readers to think about the possible consequences that could result from the choices they make. The case studies provide realistic portrayals of current dilemmas in policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Political and noble cause corruption, perjury and judicial/prosecutorial misconduct, ethnic and gender prejudice, and many other social and criminal justice themes are featured. Following each scenario are thought-provoking questions to facilitate personal reflection and class discussion. Each section contains a bibliography of topical books and articles for readers interested in a more in-depth treatment of the issues.

Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Braswell et al., Human Relations and Corrections, Fifth Edition (ISBN 9781577664277) and Miller et al., Human Relations & Police Work, Sixth Edition (ISBN 9781577666516).

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Review:

". . . a great resource for getting real-life scenarios that require ethical decision-making by practitioners into the hands of criminal justice students." --Criminal Justice Review

"These case studies will serve to train ethicists in criminal justice to identify dilemmas and make rational, moral decisions within the system. Excellent text. I will make great use of it!" --Kenneth Harris, Concordia University

"The book does a great job of relating the field of ethics to an understandable level by applying the theories to everyday life." --Teresa LeBlanc, Brazosport College

"These case studies will serve to train ethicists in criminal justice to identify dilemmas and make rational, moral decisions within the system. Excellent text. I will make great use of it!" --Kenneth Harris, Concordia University

"The book does a great job of relating the field of ethics to an understandable level by applying the theories to everyday life." --Teresa LeBlanc, Brazosport College

About this edition

• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1577667476
• ISBN 13: 9781577667476
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 157