{"product_id":"professional-writing-for-the-criminal-justice-system-9780826194480","title":"Professional Writing for the Criminal Justice System","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jill Harrison | Daniel Msw Weisman | Joseph L. Zornado\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Criminology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46491847655575,"sku":"9780826194480","price":6257.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780826194480.jpg?v=1766350735","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/professional-writing-for-the-criminal-justice-system-9780826194480","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}