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Career Criminals in Society examines the small but dangerous group of repeat offenders who are most damaging to society. The book encourages readers to think critically about the causes of criminal behavior and the potential of the criminal justice system to reduce crime. Author Matt DeLisi draws upon his own practitioner experience, interviewing criminal defendants to argue that career criminals can be combated only with a combination of prevention efforts and retributive criminal justice system policies.
Introduction: Two Glimpses at the Career Criminal
Introduction: Two Glimpses at the Career Criminal
Eugene Smith was well known among teachers and students for his consistently out of control behavior. Several teachers had already interrupted their class to take Eugene to the principal's office. Unfortunately, none of the punishments that school staff had assigned—such as staying after school, ...
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