John T. Whitehead analyzes the extent and causes of job burnout in probation officers and correctional officers. Challenging models of burnout that focus on individual-level causes, Whitehead demonstrates that the findings support an organization model of the sources of job burnout -- a finding that has significant implications for managerial policy aimed at reducing burnout. Further, Whitehead shows that while burnout appears to be a serious problem for a sizeable minority of workers, it is not a problem for the majority. Ideal as supplemental reading for courses in criminal justice,...

Despite the system's dependence on accurate documentation, many criminal justice professionals lack the training necessary to generate thorough, well-written reports in an efficient manner. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, Sixth Edition, seeks to provide that training, offering students practical guidance--with specific writing samples and guidelines--for writing strong reports. This text covers everything officers need to learn, from basic English grammar and good writing habits to the challenges of creating documentation that will hold up in court. The book also...

Despite the system's dependence on accurate documentation, many criminal justice professionals lack the training necessary to generate thorough, well-written reports in an efficient manner. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, Sixth Edition, seeks to provide that training, offering students practical guidance--with specific writing samples and guidelines--for writing strong reports. This text covers everything officers need to learn, from basic English grammar and good writing habits to the challenges of creating documentation that will hold up in court. The book also...