criminal justice personnel

"There are many different jobs in the court system. . . . There are opportunities even for people who are not interested in law school. There are behind-the-scenes jobs for detail-oriented people, particularly in information technology. In the courtroom itself, there is always a need for translators and interpreters, and even options for the artistically inclined"--Provided by publisher.

"There are many different jobs in the court system. . . . There are opportunities even for people who are not interested in law school. There are behind-the-scenes jobs for detail-oriented people, particularly in information technology. In the courtroom itself, there is always a need for translators and interpreters, and even options for the artistically inclined"--Provided by publisher.

"The juvenile justice system deals with young people who have been accused of criminal acts. A wide variety of criminal justice professionals work in juvenile justice specialties, including law enforcement officers, lawyers, judges, court staff, probation officers, counselors, educators, child welfare workers, and policy makers. It's challenging work, but they have the satisfaction of knowing that effective intervention can make a huge difference in the lives of young offenders. This title includes informative features, such as sidebars and graphic organizers, that spotlight career requirements, rewards, and prospects"--.

Chronicles the lives of twenty-six noted criminals, lawyers, and members of law enforcement who played key roles in the history of crime and punishment including J. Edgar Hoover, Clarence Darrow, and author Truman Capote as well as convicted felons such as Ted Kaczynski, Timothy McVeigh, and Lizzie Borden.

Provides a blueprint for reducing and fighting violent crime and dealing with convicted criminals based on successful business techniques and advanced technology.

Chronicles one year in a courtroom in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the busiest felony courthouse in the country, recounting the stories of the lawyers, judges, and criminals who passed through the courtroom.