Author: Judy Anne ReardonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Criminal Justice Research Under the Crime Act--1995 to 1996
Author: Judy Anne ReardonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
Author: United StatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Criminal Justice Research Under the Crime Act, 1995 to 1996
Author: Judy ReardonPublisher: Diane Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780788179112
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Addresses criminal justice research & evaluation in the first 2 years of the 1994 Violent Crime Control & Law Enforcement Act (Crime Act). It reports on the activities of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in conducting research & evaluation under the Crime Act. Includes: research under the Crime Act; policing; sentencing & corrections; violence against women; drug courts; science & technology; other NIJ Crime Act research; statutory authority under the Crime Act for criminal justice research & evaluation; developing the Crime Act research agenda: strategic planning; & awards made by the NIJ under the Crime Act 1995-1996. Also includes a 17-page Public Policy Report, The Impact of ÔThree Strikes & You're Out' Laws: What Have We Learned?Ó; & an 11-page report by The Sentencing Project, Aging Behind Bars: ÔThree Strikes' Seven Years LaterÓ (2001).
Criminal Justice Research Under the Crime Act-1995 to 1996
Author: Judy ReardonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Criminal Justice Research Under the Crime Act--1995 to 1996
Author: Judy Anne ReardonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime prevention
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
NIJ Research Portfolio
Author: Controversies in Policing
Author: Quint ThurmanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 131752375X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done. The selections identify several of the existing issues in policing about which something needs to be done; then, they present various viewpoints on possible solutions. This is done against the backdrop of an era of significant change in worldwide security, post-9/11, that has caused major changes in the manner in which the U.S. conducts its political, social and economic affairs.
Building Knowledge about Crime and Justice
Author: National Institute of Justice (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Community Policing
Author: Victor E. KappelerPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1437755127
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This text explores community policing — a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. Now includes a chapter on Community Crime Prevention. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover special topics. Includes: The Ten Principles of Community Policing. Includes ten principles of community policing, profiles in community policing, and problem-solving case studies.
Reducing the Burden of Injury
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309065666
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among people under age 35 in the United States. Despite great strides in injury prevention over the decades, injuries result in 150,000 deaths, 2.6 million hospitalizations, and 36 million visits to the emergency room each year. Reducing the Burden of Injury describes the cost and magnitude of the injury problem in America and looks critically at the current response by the public and private sectors, including: Data and surveillance needs. Research priorities. Trauma care systems development. Infrastructure support, including training for injury professionals. Firearm safety. Coordination among federal agencies. The authors define the field of injury and establish boundaries for the field regarding intentional injuries. This book highlights the crosscutting nature of the injury field, identifies opportunities to leverage resources and expertise of the numerous parties involved, and discusses issues regarding leadership at the federal level.