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Morn, Frank – 1995
This book reviews the history of academic criminal justice--the studying and teaching of crime, police, law and legal processes, and corrections--from 1870 to the present. The nine chapters have the following titles: (1) "Introduction: Academic Politics and Professionalism, 1870-1930"; (2) "Progressivism and Police Education,…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology
Croddy, Marshall; Hayes, Bill – 1994
This teacher's guide outlines effective strategies for using "Criminal Justice in America." This comprehensive textbook on criminal justice may serve either as the foundation for a high school law-related education course or as a supplemental text for civics, government or contemporary-issues courses. Designed to foster critical thinking…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Correctional Institutions, Crime, Crime Prevention
Croddy, Marshall; And Others – 1993
This comprehensive textbook on criminal justice is intended to serve as the foundation for a high school course on law-related education or as a supplement for civics, government or contemporary-issues courses. Designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills, the book provides students with an understanding of the criminal justice…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Correctional Institutions, Crime, Crime Prevention
Smith, Michael Clay – 1988
A compilation, analysis and interpretation are provided of the court cases, involving crime or criminal-like behavior on college campuses, that have reached the appellate courts. The book is designed for the non-lawyer administrator. In addition, suggestions for successful administrative strategies are offered, together with checklists for…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrative Problems, College Administration, College Role
Benamati, Dennis C.; Schultze, Phyllis A.; Bouloukos, Adam C.; Newman, Graeme R. – 1998
The criminal justice world is brimming with new information, statistics, analyses, and findings available in a variety of formats. This resource book offers guidance on finding and evaluating the myriad criminal justice information sources currently available. It guides the researcher toward a wide variety of information resources, including…
Descriptors: Change, Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology
Harris, Barbara; Kohlmeier, Kris; Kiel, Robert D. – 1999
Casting students in grades 5 through 12 in the roles of reporters, lawyers, and detectives at the scene of a crime, this interdisciplinary activity involves participants in the intrigue and drama of crime investigation. Using a hands-on, step-by-step approach, students work in teams to investigate a crime and solve a mystery. Through role-playing…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Crime