Full Description
Taken from criminological, anthropological, and sociological perspectives, this book addresses a broader range of special populations in the criminal justice system. KEY TOPICS: Chapters are devoted to Asian Americans, gays and lesbians, Latinos, Middle-Easterners, Native Americans, and the elderly in addition to the traditional minority groups. Historical development, societal issues, crime and punishment, discrimination, employment, and other serious problems are considered throughout. Using anecdotal discussions, readers look at special populations in various roles throughout the criminal justice system and get a more balanced view of the myriad of issues relating to the concept of marginalized groups. For criminologists, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, social workers, or anyone interested in special populations as it relates to the criminal justice system.
Contents
Chapter 1 America's Intolerant History by Reid C. TothChapter 2 African Americans and the Criminal Justice System by Catherine E. Burton and Marjie T. BritzChapter 3 Latinos in the Criminal Justice System by Lynne L. SnowdenChapter 4 Native Americans In the Criminal Justice System by Skip GrubChapter 5 Asian Americans in the Criminal Justice System by Skip Grubb and Gordon A. CrewsChapter 6 Middle-Easterners & Arab Americans by Angela West CrewsChapter 7 Women and the Criminal Justice System by Catherine E. BurtonChapter 8 Gays and Lesbians in the Criminal Justice System by Reid C. TothChapter 9 The Disabled and Physically Challenged by Reid C. TothChapter 10 The Elderly In The Criminal Justice System by Reid C. TothChapter 11 Hate, Pride, Fear, and Religious Intolerance by Gordon A. CrewsChapter 12 The Criminal Justice System's Response to Minorities by John Falconer
