Description
| Product ID: | 9781032412931 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Authors: | Author: Ronald G. Burns |
| Page Count: | 206 |
| Subjects: | Society and culture: general, Society & culture: general, Social counselling and advice services, Crime and criminology, Penology and punishment, Rehabilitation of offenders, Education: examinations and assessment, Higher education, tertiary education, Adult education, continuous learning, Careers guidance, Teaching skills and techniques, Legal aspects of criminology, International law: courts and procedures, Legal systems: general, Criminal justice law, Social law and Medical law, Advice on careers and achieving success, Counselling & advice services, Crime & criminology, Penology & punishment, Rehabilitation of offenders, Examinations & assessment, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Adult education, continuous learning, Careers guidance, Teaching skills & techniques, Criminology: legal aspects, International courts & procedures, Legal system: general, Criminal justice law, Social law, Advice on careers & achieving success |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book provides a thorough and directed focus on successfully identifying, obtaining, and succeeding in a career in criminal justice or criminology. This book provides a thorough and directed focus on successfully identifying, obtaining, and succeeding in a career in criminal justice or criminology. With empirically based, research-focused information on how students can prepare for and ultimately join the criminal justice or criminology workforce, it covers the positions available in criminal justice and criminology, how to get a job in the field, and what can be expected upon obtaining employment. The book contextualizes career opportunities within criminal justice and criminology, providing information about the nature of the work and how various positions fit within the criminal justice system as a whole. Part 1 provides an overview of the book, an examination of the history of careers, and coverage of job opportunities and the nature of working in criminal justice and criminology. Part 2 addresses preparation for entering the field, including coverage of internships and overall professional development. Part 3 of the book addresses careers in the primary components of the criminal justice system, juvenile justice, and other areas. An epilogue addresses promotion issues, and a series of helpful appendices provide practical tools for working toward a career in criminal justice or criminology. This book is suitable for any reader considering employment in criminal justice or criminology, and ideal for instructors who supervise and guide students as they gain practical experience and move toward careers. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-04-07 |
