Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Issues

In spite of international terrorism, mid-eastern turmoil and pre-election political posturing, crime in America continues to thrive. This new book examines some of the signal issues of law enforcement as well as related criminal justice issues. Emphasis is placed on violence, racial profiling, RICO and self-incrimination issues.

Contents: Preface; Violence Against Women Act: History, Federal Funding and Reauthorising Legislation; Violence Against Women Act: Reauthorisation, Federal Funding and Recent Developments; Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: An Overview; Victims' Rights Amendment in the 106th Congress: Overview of Suggestions to Amend the Constitution; Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues; Juvenile Crime and Justice: National Public Opinion; Sex Offender Registration: Issues and Legislation; Repealing Miranda?: The Background of the Controversy Over Pre-trial Interrogation and Self-incrimination; RICO: A Brief Sketch; The 'Son of Sam' Case: Legislative Implications; Index.