Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice: Volume 2 - by Louie Clark (Hardcover)

About the Book

Criminology and Criminal Justice are multidisciplinary fields focused on understanding crime, criminal behavior and the responses to crime within society. Criminology examines the root causes and consequences of crime, exploring factors such as social, economic, psychological and biological influences on individuals and communities. It involves studying crime patterns, offender profiles and the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies. In contrast, criminal justice is concerned with the enforcement of laws, judgement of criminal cases and punishment or rehabilitation of offenders. It has various components, including law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections and rehabilitation programs. Together, criminology and criminal justice contribute to our understanding of crime and its impact on society, informing policies and practices aimed at reducing crime rates, promoting social justice and enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of law and justice. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Book Synopsis

Criminology and Criminal Justice are multidisciplinary fields focused on understanding crime, criminal behavior and the responses to crime within society. Criminology examines the root causes and consequences of crime, exploring factors such as social, economic, psychological and biological influences on individuals and communities. It involves studying crime patterns, offender profiles and the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies. In contrast, criminal justice is concerned with the enforcement of laws, judgement of criminal cases and punishment or rehabilitation of offenders. It has various components, including law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections and rehabilitation programs. Together, criminology and criminal justice contribute to our understanding of crime and its impact on society, informing policies and practices aimed at reducing crime rates, promoting social justice and enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of law and justice. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.