Professional Writing for the Criminal Justice System

ISBN-13: 9780826194480 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 270 str.

Jill Harrison; Daniel Weisman; Joseph Zornado

Opis

This user-friendly guide to effective writing for the justice system teaches readers to write cogently and accurately across the spectrum of criminal justice-related disciplines. With an examination of common writing problems that interfere with good reporting and documentation, the book's content underscores the importance of skilled written communication as a cornerstone of competent practice within criminology. It provides examples of strong writing that demonstrate communication of cultural competency and help students develop critical thinking/writing skills. Of outstanding value are numerous examples of real-world writing alongside discussion questions and explanations, enabling students to think critically and truly understand what constitutes good writing.Actual forms and records used in practice are included along with real-world writing examples drawn from all areas of practice: police, corrections, probation and parole services, social work, miscellaneous court documents, and victim advocate services requiring all kinds of writing, including case notes, incident reports, op-ed essays, press releases, grant applications, and more. A robust Glossary of Writing and Writing Errors concludes the book.Key Features:

• Addresses the increasingly common issue of criminal justice students and professionals deficiencies in cultural competency and critical thinking as they relate to writing skills
• Offers an interactive approach based on real practice and tied to criminal justice students and professionals interests
• Includes examples of good and poor writing, with corrections and explanations for the bad examples
• Displays actual forms and records used by law enforcement agencies, correctional departments, and related organizations
• Fosters the development of critical and culturally competent writing skills