Multiculturalism and the criminal justice system / Robert D. Hanser, University of Louisiana, Monroe, Michael Gomila, University of Louisiana, Monroe.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780132155977
- ISBN: 0132155974
- Physical Description: xxii, 410 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Boston : Pearson, [2015]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Minorities, diversity, multiculturalism, globalization, and the criminal justice system -- Assimilation, acculturation, stereotyping, and classism in a democratic society -- Minorities based on age and disability -- Minorities based on gender and sexual preference -- Cultural competence and intercultural communication -- Law enforcement and minorities : specific demographic groups, victims, and offenders -- Law enforcement and minorities : community relations, hiring, and training -- The courts and the minorities -- Minorities in the court system -- Corrections, classism, poverty, and minority groups -- Corrections and minorities : minorities, gang affiliation, gender, and staff issues -- Juvenile minority wellness and health disparities, gender, sexual identity, youth culture, and social class -- Types of juvenile offending, gang affiliation by race and gender, and disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile system -- Cultural competence training, assessment, and evaluation of cultural competence, and evidence-based practices in cultural competent agencies -- Future trends in criminal justice. |
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Subject: | Criminal justice, Administration of > United States. Multiculturalism > United States. Discrimination in criminal justice administration > United States. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | HV 9950 .H367 2015 | 30775305483977 | General Collection | Available | - |
Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System
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Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System
This contemporary text addresses a wide range of diverse groups in society as they relate to the criminal justice system. Multiculturalism and the Criminal Justice System, 1e, is the contemporary text that addresses diversity and multicultural issues in the policing, judicial, correctional, and juvenile justice segments of the criminal justice system. This text contains numerous visual aids that showcase data that is current and relevant. Unlike the competition, this text is comprehensive in its portrayal of various minority groups, addresses the issues from a systemic view of criminal justice, is practitioner-driven, and is well organized. Teaching and Learning Experience This book fulfills the need for a thorough and up-to-date text on multicultural issues facing criminal justice practitioners. It provides: Comprehensive content: Students will learn about multiculturalism in a manner that has both breadth and depth U p-to-date coverage of multi - cultural issues facing criminal justice practitioners : Examines perspectives from the practitioner, offender, and victim vantage point Exceptional pedagogical tools and support for flexible approaches to teaching and learning:Encourages students to develop critical thinking skills with numerous examples and exercises, and makes class preparation quick and easy with innovative features for instructors