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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100761925880

ISBN-139780761925880

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Number of Pages320 Pages

Publication NameCriminal Justice Ethics : Theory and Practice

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

SubjectEthics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General

TypeTextbook

AuthorCyndi L. Banks

Subject AreaLaw, Philosophy

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight20 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2003-019257

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal172.2

Table Of ContentPART ONE - THE INTERACTION BETWEEN ETHICS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMChapter 1 - The Importance of Ethics in Criminal JusticeThe Value of EthicsNormative EthicsEthical RelativismEthical AbsolutismEthical PluralismReligion and Ethical StandardsEthics and Natural LawEthics and LawEthical DilemmasEthical Issues in Criminal JusticeSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 2 - Ethics and the PoliceEthics and PolicingPolice as an InstitutionPolice CulturePolice DiscretionEthics and Codes of EthicsPolice Use of ForceDirty Harry/ Dirty HandsPolice CorruptionWhistleblowingDiscrimination as CorruptionEthical Issues in Investigation, Interrogation and CustodyExplanations for Police CorruptionSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 3 - Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice SystemEthical BackgroundHistorical ContextIs There Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System?Imprisonment DisparitiesDeath Penalty DisparitiesHate CrimesExplanations for Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice SystemSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 4 - Lawyers and EthicsLegal Ethics - Historical ContextThe Nature of Professional EthicsDefense LawyersThe ProsecutorJudicial EthicsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 5 - The Purpose of Criminal PunishmentWhat is Punishment?Theoretical Approaches to PunishmentWhy Punish? - The Philosophical ApproachWhy Punish? - The Sociological ApproachSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 6 - Ethics in CorrectionsThe Prison ExplosionMaximum Security ConditionsWomens IncarcerationMedium SecurityMinimum SecurityStateville Prison: The Changing State of CorrectionsGuarding EthicallyThe Experience of GuardingPower and Authority in Prison - Controlling the InmatesGuarding with DiscretionThe Gray Wall of Silence - Prison Guard SubcultureUse of ForcePrisoner PowerUnethical SituationsWhistleblowing in CorrectionsEthical Considerations in Probation and ParoleSummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 7 - The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy-MakingThe Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy-MakingThe Ethics of Policy MakingMorality PolicyPublic Opinion about PunishmentMandatory Minimum SentencingWar on DrugsTruth in SentencingPredators and SuperpredatorsCapitol PunishmentPrivate PrisonsSummaryDiscussion QuestionsPART TWO - THE APPLICATION OF ETHICAL THEORIES TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMChapter 8 - Duty and Principle Hypothetical and Categorical Imperatives The Principle of Universality Respect for Persons Kingdom of Ends Conflicts of Duties between Rules Applying Deontological Theory: A Case Study SummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 9 - Considering the Consequences Pleasure and Happiness Act Consequentialism Rule Consequentialists Public Policy and Utilitarianism Arguments Criticizing Utilitarianism Applying Utilitarian Theory: A Case StudySummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 10 - The Importance of Character Virtues Aristotle and Happiness The Golden Mean Practical Wisdom Whats Wrong with Virtue Applying Virtue Theory: A Case StudySummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 11 - Egoism, Pleasure, and Indifference StoicismHedonismEthical EgoismApplying Ethical Egoist Theory: A Case StudySummaryDiscussion QuestionsChapter 12 - A Sense of Justice Application of the Principles Justice as Fairness Moral DevelopmentApplying Rawlsian TheorySummaryDiscussion Questions

SynopsisThis book is an overview of the need for and use of ethical behaviour by all players in the criminal justice system. The first Part of the book covers ethical issues and dilemmas in the criminal justice system, and the second Part focuses on the major philosophical theories of ethics., The subject of ethics in criminal justice has become more important over the last decade as increasing concern about the accountability of law enforcement and public authorities has prompted ethical questions regarding the actions of those who exercise power over citizens. Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice provides an overview of the expected standards of behavior and ethical issues that confront those in the various fields of criminal justice. This book takes a sociological approach to criminal justice ethics by emphasizing the social and historical aspects of ethical inquiry. Author Cyndi Banks presents a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization of Criminal Justice Ethics allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues. Key Features Covers the interaction of ethics and the criminal justice system in Part I to lay a practical foundation for applying theoretical methods to the resolution of ethical dilemmas and issues Presents real life case studies that connect ethical theories to moral dilemmas and issues facing criminal justice professionals today Offers an innovative approach to criminal justice policy making by providing a framework that analyzes morality in the policy making process Reviews the codes of ethics for criminal justice professionals that establish the requisite standards of behavior in the different fields of criminal justice Discusses Rawlss theory of justice and the feminist ethic of care, topics not thoroughly addressed in other texts on the subject of criminal justice ethics Criminal Justice Ethics is an up-to-date, comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying ethics in criminal justice. The book is also relevant for many ethics courses in philosophy, sociology, and law and society. is an up-to-date, comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying ethics in criminal justice. The book is also relevant for many ethics courses in philosophy, sociology, and law and society. To read a sample chapter from Criminal Justice Ethics click on "Additional Materials" in the left column under "About This Book" or simply click here., Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice provides an overview of the expected standards of behavior and ethical issues that confront those in the various fields of criminal justice. This book takes a sociological approach to criminal justice ethics by emphasizing the social and historical aspects of ethical inquiry. Author Cyndi Banks presents a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization of Criminal Justice Ethics allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues., The subject of ethics in criminal justice has become more important over the last decade as increasing concern about the accountability of law enforcement and public authorities has prompted ethical questions regarding the actions of those who exercise power over citizens. Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice provides an overview of the expected standards of behavior and ethical issues that confront those in the various fields of criminal justice. This book takes a sociological approach to criminal justice ethics by emphasizing the social and historical aspects of ethical inquiry. Author Cyndi Banks presents a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization of Criminal Justice Ethics allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues. Key Features Covers the interaction of ethics and the criminal justice system in Part I to lay a practical foundation for applying theoretical methods to the resolution of ethical dilemmas and issues Presents real life case studies that connect ethical theories to moral dilemmas and issues facing criminal justice professionals today Offers an innovative approach to criminal justice policy making by providing a framework that analyzes morality in the policy making process Reviews the codes of ethics for criminal justice professionals that establish the requisite standards of behavior in the different fields of criminal justice Discusses Rawlsa's theory of justice and the feminist ethic of care, topics not thoroughly addressed in other texts on the subject of criminal justice ethics Criminal Justice Ethics is an up-to-date, comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying ethics in criminal justice. The book is also relevant for many ethics courses in philosophy, sociology, and law and society. To read a sample chapter from Criminal Justice Ethics click on "Additional Materials" in the left column under "About This Book" or simply click here .

LC Classification NumberHV7419.B36 2004