The second edition of Criminal Justice Pioneers in US History presents a rich tapestry of biographies showcasing individuals who have made significant contributions to our criminal justice system, encompassing fields such as criminology, law enforcement, corrections, and legal jurisprudence. Each biography includes an introductory overview, ......
This text introduces readers to the history, structure, and methodologies of policing in the United States. It explores the evolution of the U.S. police force from its genesis to current paradigms shaped by modern-day challenges such as homeland security and international policing imperatives. Discussions pivot around proactive and reactive ......
This textbook provides a critical analysis of how the criminal justice system responds to individuals with mental illnesses. Its distinct focus on public policy analysis, constitutionality, and the implications of conflicting policies that influence this response ensures that readers come away with an understanding of both macro and micro aspects ......
Elmira, a town of about twenty-six thousand people in central New York, is in some ways a typical town-with quiet, tree-lined residential streets, an art museum, local coffee shops, and a small college. The city, however, is best known as home to Elmira Correctional Facility and, until its closure in March 2022, the Southport Correctional ......
Elmira, a town of about twenty-six thousand people in central New York, is in some ways a typical town-with quiet, tree-lined residential streets, an art museum, local coffee shops, and a small college. The city, however, is best known as home to Elmira Correctional Facility and, until its closure in March 2022, the Southport Correctional ......
How video transformed policing and security Video cameras are everywhere: attached to buildings, drones, and dashboards; embedded in smartphones, laptops, and doorbells; worn on police uniforms and sunglasses. In Targeted, Kelly Gates argues that the resulting avalanche of video has transformed the landscape of policing and security in the ......
How video transformed policing and security Video cameras are everywhere: attached to buildings, drones, and dashboards; embedded in smartphones, laptops, and doorbells; worn on police uniforms and sunglasses. In Targeted, Kelly Gates argues that the resulting avalanche of video has transformed the landscape of policing and security in the ......
Addressing the Transgenerational Trauma of Afrikan/Black People
Ubuntu Psychology: Addressing the Transgenerational Trauma of Afrikan/Black People introduces a paradigm for understanding and treating psychological health amongst Afrikan people, informed by a distinct Afrikan worldview. The book describes Ubuntu Psychology as a mental health model and the practice of Ubuntu psychotherapy, grounded in the ......
An inside look at the lives of gay male and transgender sex workers in China In Unlocking the Red Closet, Eileen Yuk-ha Tsang takes us to an upscale gay bar in the port city of Tianjin in Northeastern China, where the male staff have sex with regular clientele. She brings this world to life through interviews with over two-hundred people, ......
