We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students. Kenneth J. Peak, Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process Introduction to Criminal Justice offers a contemporary and applied approach to understanding the criminal justice system. Written by acclaimed author Kenneth J. Peak, whose experience covers various policing and administration roles in criminal justice, this comprehensive, reader-friendly text introduces students to the subject and importance of criminal justice, as well as the important trends, emerging issues, historical backgrounds, and practical lessons to apply in their careers. Students will learn about core topics in criminal justice―including policing, corrections, criminal behavior, and criminal law and courts, as well as special topics such as juvenile justice, terrorism, gangs, hate crimes, sex offenders, and domestic violence―while learning how to solve problems they are likely to face in a variety of criminal justice career paths. Coy H. Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice Careers in Criminal Justice is designed to be a valuable supplement to students considering a career in the criminal justice field. This book is designed to supplement Introduction to Criminal Justice textbooks with an emphasis on planning, pursuing, and preparing for the hiring process. This book will be concise and written in conversational tone. The format will include three main sections of planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career, and preparing for the hiring process. The goal of this book is to provide professors and students with a valuable resource to be used in conjunction with the traditional informational textbooks. Students will be able to peruse the relevant chapters repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for various jobs. A special "guest speaker" feature will add to the strength of the content. Experts in many different fields will provide helpful information and advice for planning, pursuing, and preparing to be hired. Please contact your Sales Representative for more information.

BUNDLE: Peak: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

Politics & Social Sciences

Peak, Kenneth J.

Johnston, Coy H.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

Coy H. Johnston’s concise, yet thorough and creative text, Careers in Criminal Justice, prepares students to plan, pursue, and realize their career goals―from conception through the hiring process. The book′s contemporary approach emphasizes student self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and happiness. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victims services, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Readers are provided self assessment tools to enhance self awareness and steer them toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to facilitate understanding and encourage growth throughout the reader’s career.

Careers in Criminal Justice

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Careers in Law Enforcement is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the criminal justice field, specifically in policing. Written in a concise and conversational tone, author Coy H. Johnston includes three main sections: planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career path in law enforcement, and preparing for the hiring process. The first chapter offers students a unique opportunity to take a personality/career test to help them discover the types of jobs that might be a good fit. Consequently, students will set sensible goals at the beginning of their degree program and seek appropriate internships and volunteer opportunities. This text is a helpful resource students will be able to peruse repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for jobs within law enforcement.

Careers in Law Enforcement

We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students.   Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge, Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change offers a brief, accessible approach to Criminal Justice with comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system in 14 succinct chapters. Using four running cases that appear in each chapter, students are given real-life examples of the pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization. Designed to show the interconnectivity within the criminal justice system, each case study provides concrete examples of events, concepts, and terms. Additionally, coverage ofunique topics such as ethics, diversity, policy, gender, victimization, and white-collar crime are included throughout the text. Offered both in print and Interactive eBook editions, this text provides flexibility for different modes of instruction and appeals to students of all learning styles.  Coy H. Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice  Careers in Criminal Justice is designed to be a valuable supplement to students considering a career in the criminal justice field. This book is designed to supplement Introduction to Criminal Justice textbooks with an emphasis on planning, pursuing, and preparing for the hiring process. This book will be concise and written in conversational tone. The format will include three main sections of planning a realistic path, selecting an appropriate career, and preparing for the hiring process. The goal of this book is to provide professors and students with a valuable resource to be used in conjunction with the traditional informational textbooks. Students will be able to peruse the relevant chapters repeatedly when they are ready to start the process of applying for various jobs. A special "guest speaker" feature will add to the strength of the content. Experts in many different fields will provide helpful information and advice for planning, pursuing, and preparing to be hired.   Please contact your Sales Representative for more information.

BUNDLE: Rennison: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

Rennison, Callie Marie

We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students.

BUNDLE: Payne: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

Payne, Brian K.

This bundle includes: Cox, Introduction to Policing, 3e + Johnston, Careers in Law Enforcement

BUNDLE: Cox: Introduction to Policing, 3e + Johnston: Careers in Law Enforcement

Cox, Steven M.

This bundle includes Hanser, Introduction to Corrections 2e and Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

BUNDLE: Hanser, Introduction to Corrections 2e + Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

Hanser, Robert D.

BUNDLE: Cox: Introduction to Policing 3e +Cox: Introduction to Policing Interactive eBook Student Version 3e + Johnston: Careers in Law Enforcement

Cox, Stephen M.

This bundle includes Cox, Introduction to Criminal Justice 2e and Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

BUNDLE: Peak, Introduction to Criminal Justice 2e + Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Criminal Justice, Second Edition prepares you to plan, pursue, and realize your career goals―from conception through the hiring process. Coy H. Johnston’s contemporary approach emphasizes self-reflection and pragmatism in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and professionalism. With coverage of over forty careers in policing, courts, corrections, and victim services, you receive a comprehensive overview of the most popular and growing careers in the field. Self-assessment tools enhance your self-awareness and steer you toward realistic and suitable careers in criminal justice. This easy-to-read guide is organized to prepare and encourage growth throughout your career. New to the Second Edition: <ul>
<li>A new chapter titled "Volunteering and Internship" (Chapter 9) guides you through the important process of early involvement in the field to create a more enticing resume. </li> <li>
Three new "Guest Speaker" profiles offer you new perspectives and practical advice on a variety of careers and geographical areas. </li> <li>
New career assessment tools are included to help you evaluate your compatibility with various careers in the criminal justice field. </li> <li>Expanded information about critical areas such as private prisons, careers in the judiciary, and resume building ensures that you are receiving a balanced introduction to criminal justice careers. </li> </ul>

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BUNDLE: Peak: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Law Enforcement

BUNDLE: Rennison: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

BUNDLE: Payne: Introduction to Criminal Justice + Johnston: Careers in Criminal Justice

BUNDLE: Cox: Introduction to Policing, 3e + Johnston: Careers in Law Enforcement

BUNDLE: Hanser, Introduction to Corrections 2e + Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

BUNDLE: Cox: Introduction to Policing 3e +Cox: Introduction to Policing Interactive eBook Student Version 3e + Johnston: Careers in Law Enforcement

BUNDLE: Peak, Introduction to Criminal Justice 2e + Johnston, Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Criminal Justice