Justice Administration (6th Edition) 6th Edition by Ken Peak
 
Justice Administration, 6/e,  is the only single-author book of its kind—exploring administration from a systems perspective that looks at administrative issues and practices for all three branches: police, courts and corrections. Drawing on the author’s 35 years of experience, the text offers an authentic and unique real-world perspective and includes thirty case studies throughout. This revision addresses many new topics—from technological advances to future trends—and introduces students to the practical aspects of justice administration.
 
From the Back Cover
Based on the author's three decades of experience as a criminal justice administrator and educator,Justice Administration: Police, Courts, and Corrections Management, Sixth Edition, presents readers with a comprehensive, real-world introduction to criminal justice administration.
 
New or expanded topics in the Sixth Edition include:
Crime prevention
CompStat
Becoming a "great" organization
Agency accreditation
Contagious shootings
Suicide by cop
Contract, consolidated, and civilianized policing
Media relations
shift work and scheduling
Federal, state, and local court systems
Supermax prisons
Court decisions affecting prisoners' rights
Hostage taking
The impact of three strikes laws
 
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