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Juvenile Drug Court Program Admission, Demeanor And Cherry-Picking: A Research Note, Holly Miller, J. Barnes, J. Miller, Chris Gibson
Juvenile Drug Court Program Admission, Demeanor And Cherry-Picking: A Research Note, Holly Miller, J. Barnes, J. Miller, Chris Gibson
Holly Ventura Miller
The influence of demeanor in criminal justice research has predominantly centered on arrest and sanctioning outcomes. This study examines demeanor at the juncture of juvenile drug court admission by attributing behavior perceived to be favorable or unfavorable to program compliance and success to either juveniles or their parents/guardians. Analysis of 76 juvenile drug court case files enabled examination of how parent and child demeanor impacts specialty court admission. Findings suggest that program admittance (i.e., system leniency through diversion) is largely a function of projected attitude and behavior during screening interviews, but selection decisions are made irrespective of demeanor source. Implications …
A Leadership Approach To Criminal Justice Education: Developing Tomorrow's Decision Makers, Brian Kingshott
A Leadership Approach To Criminal Justice Education: Developing Tomorrow's Decision Makers, Brian Kingshott
Brian F. Kingshott
Justice delivery in criminal law systems depends on the quality of the decisions of its members; then fair and equitable delivery of justice should be its central goal. Criminal justice educators need to develop their students into persons who are capable of making these decisions. When the knowledge and skills needed to make these tough decisions are examined they are shown to be the same skills that make someone an effective leader and manager. Incorporating leadership education and making ‘leadership skills’ an identified outcome of undergraduate and graduate criminal justice curricula will prepare students to be effective leaders and managers …
Searching For A Pattern: The Effects Of Officer Education On Policing, Marc Ruffinengo
Searching For A Pattern: The Effects Of Officer Education On Policing, Marc Ruffinengo
Marc A. Ruffinengo
In the field of policing, there has been considerable debate for many decades about basic pre-hire qualifications that prospective police officers should have. The arguments have been particularly notable with regards to the topic of education. Traditionally, police departments have been willing to hire officers with nothing more than high school or an equivalent level of education. More and more departments are changing their hiring requirements and stipulating that officers have ever-increasing levels of education. This study seeks to review the extant literature on the topic and draw conclusions as to the effectiveness and performance of college-educated officers versus their …