Reconsidering Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: Practices, Policies, and Paradigms

This collection of evidence-based research offers a wide-ranging exploration of current and historical trends driving America's predominant practices and policies in criminal justice and law enforcement, along with their cultural and legislative foundations. In addition to offering reasoned, practicable and fair-minded options for addressing the legal system's persistent struggles with fairness and equality, this book also presents numerous approaches proven to significantly enhance

police-community relations.