Criminal justice organizations administration and management 6th edition

Although criminal justice practitioners often report that social science research would be helpful, the actual dissemination and utilization of social science research has not been successful. Studies show that social science research seldom influences decision making directly, other than for symbolic use or as justification for budgets. However, certain characteristics of the organization and its management influence how research is disseminated and used.

1. Why is it that criminal justice practitioners generally do not adopt and employ social science research in their organizations? Explain your answer in detail.

For the twenty-first century criminal justice administrator, more than intuition and experience will be needed. Data collection, analysis, and strategic assessment of information and social science research will become critical and essential for effective criminal justice administration. Research concerning traditional organizational structure, conflict, strategies to motivate employees, organizational effectiveness, and the environment will be invaluable. However, it is the reduction of crime that will remain the primary mission. Therefore, the twenty-first century criminal justice initiatives will need to support local law enforcement with funds for community policing, new law enforcement technology, deterring and preparing to fight against terrorism, and eliminating racial and ethnic disparity in the criminal justice system. This will be accomplished with policy and research that is adopted and implemented by criminal justice organizations.

2. Give an example of an opportunity and a challenge facing twenty-first century criminal justice administrators. Explain your answer in detail.

Reference

Stojkovic, S., Kalinich, D., & Klofas, J. (2015). Criminal justice organizations: Administration and management (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.