In her latest book, sociologist Diane Crocker challenges the popular perception that crime in Canada is on the rise and argues that public opinion is becoming a bigger barrier to achieving justice than the actual extent of crime. Using the most current data available, her research reveals how we can better assess the effectiveness of crime control policies, as well as our own responses to crime, while promoting democratic values such as equity and accountability.Crime in Canada evaluates the criminal justice system's responses to crime-what works and what does not-and proposes solutions for moving forward. INDICE: PART I Crime and Crime Control in Canada; 1.: Introduction; 2.:Evaluating Criminal Justice Responses; PART II Traditional Responses to Crimein Canada; 3: Prisons; 4.: Non-Custodial Sentences; PART III Alternative Responses to Crime in Canada; 5.: Restorative Justice; 6.: Specialized Courts; 7.:Harm Reduction; PART IV Conclusion: Where should we go from here?
- ISBN: 978-0-19-543247-3
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 144
- Fecha Publicación: 27/01/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés