Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed.
Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered Organizations
By Mary Stohr, Peter A Collins | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Criminal justice students and practitioners in criminal justice agencies know first-hand the value of effective management; they understand the vital need to develop organizations that meet the expectations of their community members, as well as those of their workers. Employing an innovative, student-friendly approach, this fully-updated second edition of Criminal Justice Management: Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered Organizations examines the complex subjects associated with operating justice-centered agencies.
Authors Mary K. Stohr and Peter A. Collins interweave their comprehensive research with humor and personal anecdotes to make the study of criminal justice management accessible – and interesting – to students. Chapter exercises and study questions provide a springboard for lively class discussion, encouraging students to discover relevant applications for these provocative topics. Through its dedicated pedagogy, this text challenges readers to:
- initiate human relations management practices,
- develop and maintain strong ethical practices,
- provide support for the professional development of staff,
- use proactive, collaborative and shared responsibility forms of leadership,
- implement evidence-based best practices in agency programming,
- build strong bridges within an engaged and informed community.
With an emphasis on putting theory into practice, Criminal Justice Management is an invaluable resource for the development of efficient, dynamic, and resourceful justice-centered agencies. It is perfect reading for criminal justice students, particularly those looking to enter a career in the criminal justice sector.
Editions of Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed.
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136261343
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136261350
Read an Excerpt
Criminal justice students and practitioners in criminal justice agencies know first-hand the value of effective management; they understand the vital need to develop organizations that meet the expectations of their community members, as well as those of their workers. Employing an innovative, student-friendly approach, this fully-updated second edition of Criminal Justice Management: Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered Organizations examines the complex subjects associated with operating justice-centered agencies.
Authors Mary K. Stohr and Peter A. Collins interweave their comprehensive research with humor and personal anecdotes to make the study of criminal justice management accessible – and interesting – to students. Chapter exercises and study questions provide a springboard for lively class discussion, encouraging students to discover relevant applications for these provocative topics. Through its dedicated pedagogy, this text challenges readers to:
- initiate human relations management practices,
- develop and maintain strong ethical practices,
- provide support for the professional development of staff,
- use proactive, collaborative and shared responsibility forms of leadership,
- implement evidence-based best practices in agency programming,
- build strong bridges within an engaged and informed community.
With an emphasis on putting theory into practice, Criminal Justice Management is an invaluable resource for the development of efficient, dynamic, and resourceful justice-centered agencies. It is perfect reading for criminal justice students, particularly those looking to enter a career in the criminal justice sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed. about?
Criminal justice students and practitioners in criminal justice agencies know first-hand the value of effective management; they understand the vital need to develop organizations that meet the expectations of their community members, as well as those of their workers. Employing an innovative, student-friendly approach, this fully-updated second edition of Criminal Justice Management: Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered Organizations examines the complex subjects associated with operating justice-centered agencies.
Authors Mary K. Stohr and Peter A. Collins interweave their comprehensive research with humor and personal anecdotes to make the study of criminal justice management accessible – and interesting – to students. Chapter exercises and study questions provide a springboard for lively class discussion, encouraging students to discover relevant applications for these provocative topics. Through its dedicated pedagogy, this text challenges readers to:
- initiate human relations management practices,
- develop and maintain strong ethical practices,
- provide support for the professional development of staff,
- use proactive, collaborative and shared responsibility forms of leadership,
- implement evidence-based best practices in agency programming,
- build strong bridges within an engaged and informed community.
With an emphasis on putting theory into practice, Criminal Justice Management is an invaluable resource for the development of efficient, dynamic, and resourceful justice-centered agencies. It is perfect reading for criminal justice students, particularly those looking to enter a career in the criminal justice sector.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed.?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed.?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136261343
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed.?
Mary Stohr, Peter A Collins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Criminal Justice Management, 2nd ed. is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136261343) and pdf(ISBN 9781136261350)