{"product_id":"professional-writing-for-the-criminal-jill-harrison-9780826194480","title":"Professional Writing for the Criminal Justice System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActual 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the increasingly common issue of criminal justice students and professionals deficiencies in cultural competency and critical thinking as they relate to writing skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an interactive approach based on real practice and tied to criminal justice students and professionals interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes examples of good and poor writing, with corrections and explanations for the bad examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays actual forms and records used by law enforcement agencies, correctional departments, and related organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFosters the development of critical and culturally competent writing skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jill Harrison, Daniel Weisman, Joseph Zornado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826194486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826194480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/03\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.06w x 0.68d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jill Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044547588351,"sku":"9780826194480","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_24dff82b-fac4-47c7-8db9-91f4c106cea0.jpg?v=1684973485","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/professional-writing-for-the-criminal-jill-harrison-9780826194480","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}