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Effective Communication in Criminal Justice
About this book
"This text provides students and instructors with a detailed examination of communication in the criminal justice system. Specific issues confronting criminal justice practitioners in their daily activities, including interactions with the public, are explored. The text demonstrates appropriate methods of communication and provides direction for overcoming difficulties in the communication process."
—Brooke Miller, PhD, University of North Texas
"I would certainly describe this book as a must-have as an addition to any course that has a writing component. The information contained is necessary for students of criminology . . . [and] will aid students in formal writing as well as those going into the criminal justice field."
—Dianne Berger-Hill, MAS, Old Dominion University
Effective Communication in Criminal Justice is the perfect companion for any criminal justice course that discusses communication and writing. Authors Robert E. Grubb and K. Virginia Hemby teach students how to be both effective writers and communicators—essential skills for anyone interested in criminal justice. Going beyond report writing, this book helps readers become more confident presenters and digital communicators while encouraging students to adapt their communication styles to meet the needs of diverse populations. Students will not only improve their communication and writing skills but also gain specific strategies for succeeding in careers related to policing, courts, corrections, and private security. Â
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I The Basics of Effective Communication
- 1 Communication: Words Are Not Enough
- 2 Think Before You Speak: The Verbal Component
- 3 Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Nonverbal Communication
- Part II Preparing for Effective Communication
- 4 Grammar: A Lesson in the Basics
- 5 Preparing to Speak: Presentations and Visual Aids
- Part III Effective Communication in Your Professional Sphere
- 6 Written Communication: An Agency’s Lifeline
- 7 Interviewing and Interrogating: Witnesses and Suspects
- 8 The Court System: Preparing for and Testifying in Court
- 9 Technology and Communication: A New Frontier
- 10 Conflict Resolution and Other Special Forms of Communication
- Part IV Effective Communication with Different Populations
- 11 Communication With Diverse Populations: Ethnic/Cultural Groups and Children and Youth
- 12 Communication With Special Groups: Cognitive, Physiological, Psychological, and Emotional Disabilities
- Index
- About the Authors