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"Clearly one the most comprehensive and up to date books written on the topic of criminal justice careers written and published to date. Building upon the original, updated, and now revised book on this subject Professors Sheridan and Lalka take into account recent changes the COVID-19, Black Lives Matters, and pressures for law enforcement and correctional reform have had on the field of criminal justice for both current criminal justice practitioners and those considering working in the field. Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide is a cornucopia of information for those with an interest, or even just a potential interest, in a career in criminal justice. In lively, accessible prose it covers a wide range of issues, from how to prepare for a job interview with the police, to the difference between parole officers and probation officers, to an overview of basic ethical issues that arise in the field. It even includes advice on how to think about changing career paths. Updated for the post-Covid world, this is book is a great resource for those who advise or seek advice about the field of criminal justice. Every aspect of the criminal justice system is undergoing fundamental rethinking. As public policymakers and administrators in the criminal justice system respond to the issue of crime in all its complexity, the need to employ quality staff is critical. Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide provides helpful advice and guidance for those interested in careers such as policing, adjudication, sentencing, imprisonment, and community corrections. It is a ""must-have"" book for those interested in career opportunities and for those currently employed or retiring from the system. This book provides a bridge from college to professional careers in the criminal justice field. It is an important tool to help the reader plan and prepare to attain employment and advancement in an extremely competitive and demanding field. It can also be used by college advisors and career management personnel."

Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide is a cornucopia of information for those with an interest, or even just a potential interest, in a career in criminal justice. In lively, accessible prose it covers a wide range of issues, from how to prepare for a job interview with the police, to the difference between parole officers and probation officers, to an overview of basic ethical issues that arise in the field. It even includes advice on how to think about changing career paths. Updated for the post-Covid world, this is book is a great resource for those who advise or seek advice about the field of criminal justice.--Alec Walen, Director of the Program in Criminal Justice, and Professor of Law and Philosophy, Rutgers University This book provides a bridge from college to professional careers in the criminal justice field. It is an important tool to help the reader plan and prepare to attain employment and advancement in an extremely competitive and demanding field. It can also be used by college advisors and career management personnel.--James Kenny, Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University Every aspect of the criminal justice system is undergoing fundamental rethinking. As public policymakers and administrators in the criminal justice system respond to the issue of crime in all its complexity, the need to employ quality staff is critical. Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide provides helpful advice and guidance for those interested in careers such as policing, adjudication, sentencing, imprisonment, and community corrections. It is a must-have book for those interested in career opportunities and for those currently employed or retiring from the system.--Robert A. Hood, M.Ed., Warden (Ret.), United States Supermax Penitentiary, CO

Every aspect of the criminal justice system is undergoing fundamental rethinking. As public policymakers and administrators in the criminal justice system respond to the issue of crime in all its complexity, the need to employ quality staff is critical. Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide provides helpful advice and guidance for those interested in careers such as policing, adjudication, sentencing, imprisonment, and community corrections. It is a must-have book for those interested in career opportunities and for those currently employed or retiring from the system.--Robert A. Hood, M.Ed., Warden (Ret.), United States Supermax Penitentiary, CO

"Clearly one the most comprehensive and up to date books written on the topic of criminal justice careers written and published to date. Building upon the original, updated, and now revised book on this subject Professors Sheridan and Lalka take into account recent changes the COVID-19, Black Lives Matters, and pressures for law enforcement and correctional reform have had on the field of criminal justice for both current criminal justice practitioners and those considering working in the field.--Jeffrey Ian Ross, University of Baltimore Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide is a cornucopia of information for those with an interest, or even just a potential interest, in a career in criminal justice. In lively, accessible prose it covers a wide range of issues, from how to prepare for a job interview with the police, to the difference between parole officers and probation officers, to an overview of basic ethical issues that arise in the field. It even includes advice on how to think about changing career paths. Updated for the post-Covid world, this is book is a great resource for those who advise or seek advice about the field of criminal justice.--Alec Walen, Director of the Program in Criminal Justice, and Professor of Law and Philosophy, Rutgers University This book provides a bridge from college to professional careers in the criminal justice field. It is an important tool to help the reader plan and prepare to attain employment and advancement in an extremely competitive and demanding field. It can also be used by college advisors and career management personnel.--James Kenny, Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University Every aspect of the criminal justice system is undergoing fundamental rethinking. As public policymakers and administrators in the criminal justice system respond to the issue of crime in all its complexity, the need to employ quality staff is critical. Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers: A Comprehensive Guide provides helpful advice and guidance for those interested in careers such as policing, adjudication, sentencing, imprisonment, and community corrections. It is a ""must-have"" book for those interested in career opportunities and for those currently employed or retiring from the system.--Robert A. Hood, M.Ed., Warden (Ret.), United States Supermax Penitentiary, CO"

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Matthew J. Sheridan, Ed.D. More than 30 years in New Jersey Departments of Corrections, Human Services, and Law and Public Safety. He is a professor at Rutgers and Georgian Court universities. Sheridan is the Director of criminal justice internships at GCU. He is the author of numerous articles and the co-author of Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice and the Historical Dictionary of American Criminal Justice. Thomas J. Lalka DBA, MBA. A Kroger Corporation executive, Board member for the Universal Pricing Code Council, Director of academics in the US and faculty development coordinator in Japan for the Graduate Business/Management and Education Military Programs Asia Pacific. Currently, he is a professor of Business with Missouri Western State University.

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