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This research investigates the influence of implementing high impact methods in the study of the criminal justice system. The authors specifically mention that the high impact skill improves critical thinking and student attentiveness in class, which reflects on their outstanding achievements. Internships, joint projects, and studying abroad are examples of high-impact practices.  Birgden, A. (2013). Book Review: In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process. International Criminal Justice Review, 23(3), 312-313.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1057567712475295

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This book explains the psychology that goes behind the criminal justice administration. In particular, the author offers theoretical framework that captures criminal justice, to enable the reader to understand its building forces. There is also a step by step explanation of administration of justice in the law courts.

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Boal, C. (2006). Book Review: Criminal Minds: The Science and Psychology of Profiling. Criminal Justice Review, 31(2), 170-172.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734016806291171

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This book offers a guideline to justice administrators into understanding the different motivators of crime. In particular, the author illustrates the various factors that may make one susceptible to crime and how they can also identify a criminal. The book also offers techniques used in getting a criminal after a crime and how to engage the suspect.

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Burke, R. (2013). Theorizing the Criminal Justice System: Four Models of Criminal Justice Development. Criminal Justice Review, 38(3), 277-290.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734016812473822

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This paper offers models within the criminal justice system. The authors offer a simplified approach to understanding crime and the steps that the justice administrators can take to combat crime. The study also analyses the criminal justice system and it pitfalls with the aim of enhancing efficiency in within the law courts.

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Jolin, A. (2011). Book Review: Hard Knocks: Domestic Violence and the Psychology of Storytelling. International Criminal Justice Review, 21(4), 472-473.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734016811421538

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Jolin offers a descriptive analysis on domestic violence and the repercussions in the society. The author notes that violence in homes stems from various things such as disloyalty, money and bad attitude. The author offers to give insight to the consequences that result from violence with the aim of reducing domestic violence.

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O’Malley, P. (2015). Book review: Understanding the Risk Society: Crime, Security and Justice. Criminology And Criminal Justice, 15(3), 382-383.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1748895815584723

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The author analyses the risk factors inherent in the society and the degree by which they contribute to the crimes. From having criminal gangs, terrorism, climate change to the risk of jobs, the author offers a theoretical perspective that helps in understanding the criminal justice system. This book is applicable to students that desire to study criminal justice and sociology.

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Peterka-Benton, D. (2013). Book Review: Education in prison: Studying through distance learning. International Criminal Justice Review, 23(3), 310-312.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1057567713496816

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This book discusses the various reasons that make the youths engage in violence. The author notes that having family issues, drugs, low economic conditions and a poor mental state can account for the majority of the prisoner’s crimes. The author gives examples of circumstances that may prompt a youth to get into crime with the aim of seeking for solutions to ending crime.

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Trafimow, D. (2013). The importance of surprising findings in psychology. Frontiers In Psychology, 4.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00173

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The article illustrates the importance of having surprise findings in psychology. Psychologist s should be prepared to get uncommon results because that explains the field of science. The author contends that it is important to be open minded to be successful in research end establish theories that can explain human behavior.

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Travers, M. (2008). Understanding Comparison in Criminal Justice Research: An Interpretive Perspective. International Criminal Justice Review, 18(4), 389-405.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1057567708324592

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The article incorporates various theories established to understand criminal justice. The study recognizes the fact that human character tend to affect their conduct and activities. The study includes empirical studies that help the researcher to understand human behavior in regards to criminal justice. The study analyses the children’s courts in Australia and enables the reader to compare the different legal structures in criminal law.

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Valverde, M. (2014). Studying the governance of crime and security: Space, time and jurisdiction. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 14(4), 379-391.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1748895814541899

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The study analyses crime and security. The authors argue that law and governance should work towards enhancing peace and harmony within a certain jurisdiction. Laws are set to ensure that citizens are accountable for their actions at a certain time and also know the relevant authorities they can go to incase of an emergency. The article cites that space, jurisdiction and temporality are important in the execution of justice.