| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 170 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Pocket guides to social work research methods
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Pocket guides to social work research methods.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Field research in juvenile justice settings -- Using extant research on juveniles -- Administrative data on juveniles -- Field research with adults in the criminal justice system -- Using extant research on adults -- Administrative data on adults. |
| Summary |
This Pocket Guide fills a critical gap in the literature by providing state-of-the-art techniques for researchers, graduate students, and agency administrators. Research in criminal justice settings represents unique challenges that require rigorous designs and a suite of methods, as well as the tools to navigate a complex system. With this accessible and practical guide, readers will encounter a wide range of study types and data sources, along with strengths and weaknesses to consider with each as they conceptualize, implement, and analyze their research. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Juvenile justice, Administration of -- Research -- United States.
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Juvenile justice, Administration of -- Research. |
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United States. |
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Juvenile justice, Administration of. |
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Juvenile delinquency -- Research -- United States.
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Juvenile delinquency -- Research. |
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Juvenile delinquency. |
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- Research -- United States.
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- Research. |
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Social service -- Research.
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Social service -- Research. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Pettus-Davis, Carrie.
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Shook, Jeffrey J.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Vaughn, Michael G. Conducting research in juvenile and criminal justice settings. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012 9780199782857 (DLC) 2011040106 (OCoLC)756912950 |
| ISBN |
9780199782888 (electronic book) |
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0199782881 (electronic book) |
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9780199782857 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0199782857 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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