Justice Administration, CourseSmart eTextbook, 6th Edition

For courses in Criminal Justice Administration.

 

This book is the only single-author book of its kind–exploring administration from a systems perspective that looks at administrative issues and practices for all three branches: police, courts and corrections. Drawing on the author’s 35 years of experience, the text offers an authentic and unique real-world perspective and includes thirty case studies throughout. This revision addresses many new topics–from technological advances to future trends–and introduces students to the practical aspects of justice administration.

PART I: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION: AN INTRODUCTION

1.      The Study and Scope of Justice Administration

2.      Organization and Administration: Principles and Practices

 

PART II: THE POLICE

3.      Police Organization and Operation

4.      Police Personnel Roles and Functions

5.      Police Issues and Practices

6.      Terrorism and Homeland Defense

 

PART III: THE COURTS

7.      Court Organization and Operation

8.      Court Personnel Roles and Functions

9.      Court Issues and Practices

 

PART IV: CORRECTIONS

10.  Corrections Organization and Operation

11.  Corrections Personnel Roles and Functions

12.  Corrections Issues and Practices

 

PART V: ISSUES SPANNING THE JUSTICE SYSTEM: ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES AND PRACTICES

13.  Ethical Considerations

14.  Rights of Criminal Justice Employees

15.  Special Challenges: Drugs, Discipline, Labor Relations, and Liability

16.  Financial Administration

17.  Technologies Now and for the Future