This first edition proposes standard names, phrases, and definitions in selected areas of terminology needed for the communication of basic criminal justice information and statistics between states and at the national level. Introductory pages explain the technical approach used in selecting terminology. Over 260 alphabetical entries contain…

Three themes run through this collection of citations which represent a small fraction of literature on the adult female offender. One is the ideology, implications, and impact of criminological theory to the study of female crime and criminality. A second theme treats the legal and procedural mechanics of justice administration. The final theme…

This catalog lists general articles on mock trials, information for arranging mock trial competitions, mock trial problem sets, and video tapes. The problem sets contain introductory material, applicable law, statements of facts, witness statements, and documents. The cases include issues in family, consumer, criminal, and immigration law. Several…

This annotated bibliography of materials concerning white collar crime is directed at undergraduate students and instructors. Materials are organized into eight subject headings: (1) theoretical statements; (2) data sources; (3) financial institutions fraud; (4) environmental crimes; (5) workplace safety; (6) computer crimes; (7) miscellaneous…

The bibliography on handicapped adult offenders covers all aspects of the criminal justice process--arrest, pretrial evaluation, determination of competency to stand trial, civil vs. criminal proceedings, and community and institutional treatment. An introduction discusses the number of offenders who are mentally retarded or physically…

This annotated bibliography highlights the literature available on two important aspects of assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. The first section, victim and witness services, covers the need, function and implementation of services to assist victims, elements of effective programs and evaluation of specific programs. The second section,…

This annotated bibliography of documents discussing program evaluation methodologies was compiled in order to help federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies improve their evaluation activities. The three major categories include: (1) techniques and methodology for evaluation of criminal justice projects, (2) evaluation methods and…

A description of Sam Houston University and the College of Criminal Justice introduces this annotated bibliography, which provides a single comprehensive listing of the master's degree theses written by students in the criminal justice program from its establishment in 1965 through 1990. Several 1991 theses are included although their call numbers…

This report addresses the need for policy change in rape cases and suggests ways in which the prosecutor can encourage reporting of rape, more sensitive treatment of victims, and more rape trials and convictions. Standardized reporting forms listing all elements necessary for successful prosecution should be developed for both police and court…

This combination guide and bibliography is designed to assist students enrolled in classes in the criminal justice/corrections field. Step-by-step guidelines for writing a term paper are presented along with a bibliography listing resources dealing with corrections and criminal justice that are available in the Chicago State University library.…

Reviews 11 series, texts, supplements, kits, and professional references for law instruction, including civil and criminal law, the Bill of Rights, and controversial legal issues: arson, gun control, capital punishment, and euthanasia. While all grade levels are covered, the emphasis is on secondary-level materials. (SJL)

This catalog lists the books and materials produced by the National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law. The Institute specializes in law-related education, with programs in criminal, family, and consumer law, civics, great historical trials, practical law for prisoners, mock trials, mediation, and human rights. In addition to textbooks,…

This volume of the "Publications of the National Institute of Justice" encompasses all documents published for distribution by the National Institute of Justice from 1978 to 1982. This comprehensive bibliography, which covers all the annual supplements since the last cumulative volume (1978), provides criminal justice professionals with…

This paper presents campus crime statistics for 1993 and 1994 and discusses overall trends in court workloads and criminology. An annotated summary of news reports, books, and legal citations regarding incidents and court findings related to education and particularly higher education are provided. The information is compiled from the Chronicle of…

This handbook contains analyses of 88 elementary and secondary legal education materials and includes many lawyers' critiques. It is intended to help teachers identify and select law instruction curricula which will most effectively meet the needs of students. The materials analyzed are listed alphabetically by title and include multimedia,…