| Description |
1 online resource (x, 285 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. What is ethics? -- 2. Historical development of ethical reasoning -- 3. Understanding ethics -- 4. Ethical schools -- 5. Unethical themes in criminal justice -- 6. Abuse of authority and power -- 7. Lying and deception -- 8. Prejudice and discrimination -- 9. Ethics and the present criminal justice system -- 10. Ethics and criminal prosecutions -- 11. Ethics and the police -- 12. Ethics and corrections -- 13. Ethical issues involving victims' services |
| Summary |
Increasing concerns about the accountability of criminal justice professionals at all levels has placed a heightened focus on the behavior of those who work in the system. Judges, attorneys, police, and prison employees are all under increased scrutiny from the public and the media. Ethics for Criminal Justice Professionals examines the myriad of ethical issues that confront law enforcement, judicial system, and correctional personnel. Easy to read, practical, and filled with real-life scenarios, this comprehensive volume sheds light on an often complicated and controversial topic. The book be |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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PDF |
| Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States
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Legal ethics -- United States.
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Police ethics -- United States
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Ethics.
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Legal ethics
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Police ethics
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mire, Scott.
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| ISBN |
9781420086720 |
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1420086723 |
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9781466531543 |
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1466531541 |
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0429250096 |
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9780429250095 |
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