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Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice
About this book
Develop strong ethical decision-making skills that are essential for success in the field of criminal justice with the insights and principles found in Pollock's ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 11E. Packed with engaging, current examples, this edition addresses ethics at work within the police, the courts and corrections. You master principles and theories that form the foundation of ethical decision-making as you gain insights into the latest challenges, issues and dilemmas in criminal justice today. New content examines developments such as Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and other 2020 protests; the defund police movement; governmental restrictions to control the pandemic; the January 2021 assault on the capitol; prosecutorial misconduct and the misuse of power. Exercises, cases, practical scenarios and MindTap digital resources further illustrate the importance of ethics in criminal justice and prepare you to deal effectively with ethical challenges on the job.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior
- Chapter 2: Determining Moral Behavior
- Chapter 3: Justice and Law
- Chapter 4: Becoming an Ethical Professional
- Chapter 5: The Police Role in Society
- Chapter 6: Police Discretion and Dilemmas
- Chapter 7: Police Corruption and Responses
- Chapter 8: Law and Legal Professionals
- Chapter 9: Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession
- Chapter 10: Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses
- Chapter 11: The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections
- Chapter 12: Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections
- Chapter 13: Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses
- Chapter 14: Making Ethical Choices
- Bibliography
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Table of Cases