
Professional Writing for the Criminal Justice System
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780826194480
Publication Date: 05/03/2017
Edition Description: First Edition
This userfriendly guide to effective writing for the justice system teaches readers to write cogently and accurately across the spectrum of criminal justice firelated 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 realworld writing alongside discussion questions and explanations, enabling students to think critically and truly understand what constitutes good writing.
• 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
Actual forms and records used in practice are included along with realworld 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, oped 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
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