Unique in approach, this book uses criminology theories to explore the link between race and crime and delinquency. Offering a rich presentation, it introduces leading and contemporary theories and discusses their assumptions about race and crime and delinquency. Its approach fosters analysis and application and empirical articles are included throughout. Each chapter ends with a summary and discussion questions to further explore criminology theories and racial issues in criminal justice. Other hallmark features include: the use of criminology theory to examine the role of race in crime and delinquency; clear explanations of theories in each chapter opening; and empirical articles in each chapter.For individuals interested in the field of criminal justice, criminology, or sociology.

Race, Crime, and Delinquency

Politics & Social Sciences

Higgins, George E.

Social Sciences

Pearson

Shopping While Black (Criminology and Justice Studies)

Winner of the 2022 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Outstanding Book Award!\nShopping While Black: Consumer Racial Profiling in America lays out the results of nearly two decades of research on racial profiling in retail settings. 
Gabbidon and Higgins address the generally neglected racial profiling that occurs in retail settings. Although there is no existing national database on shoplifting or consumer racial profiling (CRP) from which to study the problem, they survey relevant legal cases and available data sources. This problem clearly affects a large number of racial/ethnic minorities, and causes real harm to the victims, such as the emotional trauma attached to being excessively monitored in stores and, in the worst-case scenarios, falsely accused of shoplifting. Their analysis is informed by their own experience: one co-author is a former security executive for a large retailer, and both are Black men who understand firsthand the sting of being profiled because of their color. After providing an overview of the history of CRP and the official and unofficial data sources and criminological literature on this topic, they address public opinion polls, as well as the extent and impact of victimization. They also provide a review of CRP litigation, provide recommendations for retailers to reduce racial profiling, and also chart some directions for future research. 
This book is appropriate for researchers as well as advanced undergraduates and graduate students in Criminology, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Security Studies, and Law programs, and will be of interest to the general reader.

Gabbidon, Shaun L.

Routledge

Understanding Victimology

Understanding Victimology: An Active-Learning Approach explains what the field of victimology is―including its major theoretical perspectives and research methods―and provides insight into the dynamics of various offline and online crimes from the victims’ vantage point. It is the only textbook to provide numerous innovative active learning exercises to enhance and reinforce student learning, and it addresses important contemporary topics that have thus far not been covered by other victimology texts, including identity theft, hate crimes, and terrorism. This unique and relevant work is ideal for students, academics, and practitioners who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to victimology.

Understanding Victimology: An Active-Learning Approach

Clevenger, Shelly

Navarro, Jordana N.

Marcum, Catherine D.

"Understanding Victimology: An Active Learning Approach is the only textbook with extensive discussion of both online and offline victimization reinforced by group and individual learning activities. Our textbook offers instructors a variety of active learning exercises - in the book itself and in the authors ancillaries--that engage students in the material and shed light on the experiences of marginalized social groups. Through these activities, students become engaged with the material at a higher level of learning. They learn how victimization happens and the challenges people who experience crime face in acquiring assistance from the criminal-legal system at a more intimate level instead of simply reading about it. Students also build their abilities to work with others in a collaborative learning environment, encouraging professional socialization for the future. The chapters in this second edition address gaps in information typically presented in victimology which ignore prevention or intervention, even though these topics are currently at the forefront of the national conversation going on about sexual violence in higher education. New to this edition is added coverage of immigrants and minorities and new chapters on the media and victimization and on victimization across the gender spectrum, as well as an online instructor resource covering UK case studies, legal framework, and social context which broadens the books global appeal. Suitable for undergraduate courses in victimology, this book also serves the needs of sociology and womens studies courses and can be taught university-wide as part of diversity and inclusion initiatives"--

Providing an indispensable resource for undergraduate students, graduate students, and policymakers interested in the prescription drug abuse crisis in the United States, this book summarizes the current state of prescription drug abuse and its growth over the past 20 years.
The Prescription Drug Problem analyzes the growth of the prescription drug abuse problem from 1994 to 2014 and includes comparisons to marijuana and hard drug use during the same period. Specific attention is given to prescription opiate abuse and the transition from prescription opiates to heroin. 
The book begins with a broad overview of the prescription drug problem in the U.S., while the text presents stories of celebrities who have struggled with prescription drug abuse, highlights a handful of ordinary Americans who are battling prescription drug abuse, and examines as case studies a few communities that have been ravaged by prescription drug abuse. Drawing upon demographic patterns of abuse to identify causes of and factors contributing to prescription drug abuse as well as possible solutions to the problem, the book is designed to provide a broad overview of the prescription drug abuse problem in the U.S. and stimulate additional research.
 • Provides a comprehensive overview of the prescription drug crisis in the U.S.
• Compares the current prescription drug abuse crisis in the U.S. to past drug epidemics in U.S. history
• Identifies the most common causes of prescription drug abuse in the U.S.
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• Questions the public and political reactions to the prescription drug abuse problem

The Prescription Drug Problem: A New American Crisis?

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ford, Jason A.

Schroeder, Ryan D.

Addiction & Recovery

Praeger

Criminological Theory provides easy access to criminological theory through simplicity in writing, drawing the theories, and providing summary statements of the theory. The purpose of this book is to bring criminological theory to non-abstract thinker by presenting the theories in a manner that is easy to understand written in everyday language.
Features:
<ul>The book provides an extensive discussion of the historical background of the theory, as well as its current manifestations.<li>Modern day examples and case studies are presented so students can understand the application of the theory.</li>
<li> Broad coverage, including deterrence and rational choice theory, biological and biosocial theories, psychological theories, social bonding and control theories, labeling theory, social structure theory, anomie and strain theories, conflict theories, feminist theory, and integrated theory.</li>
<li>The text can be used as a main text or supplement, and has a flexible approach useful for a wide range of courses.</li>
<li>An understandable and accessible structure, and helpful charts and figures, enhance the text.</li>
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Criminological Theory (Aspen College)

Legal Education

Aspen Publishing

Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice

Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice shows readers how to apply the principles of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and evidence-based practice to criminal justice reform plans. Unlike other policy-based texts, which tend to focus more on implementation than assessment, this book provides applicable, step-by-step instruction on determining an initiative's necessity prior to its adoption (reducing the risk of wasting resources), as well as how to accurately gauge its effectiveness during initial roll-out stages. The book gradually introduces basic data analysis procedures and statistical techniques, which, once mastered, can be used to prove or disprove a program's worth. Lastly, the book introduces the types of stakeholders who should review evaluation results for quick action, as well as how to best structure reports to ensure their buy-in.<ul>
<li>Individually examines every major evaluation type (as well as the benefits, concerns, and constraints of each), including needs, theory, process, outcome/impact, and cost efficiency </li>
<li>Defines the precise data points each evaluation type requires, and the exact manner in which this data can be collected</li>
<li>Demonstrates how different types of evaluations can be used together to provide clear information regarding a program's overall performance level</li>
<li>Cites and makes use of real-world policy evaluations and vetted programs</li>
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Practical Program Evaluation For Criminal Justice

Vito, Gennaro F.

Anderson

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