Criminal Justice in America 8th Edition by George F. Cole – Test Bank

The esteemed George F. Cole, who was a respected professor of political science at the University of Connecticut, is remembered for his exceptional instruction and research. He was honored with the title of Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in 1995. Dr. Cole specialized in the management of criminal justice and extensively published works on topics such as prosecution, courts, and corrections. He spearheaded the graduate corrections program at the University of Connecticut and was a fellow at the National Institute of Justice in 1988. Among his notable achievements, Dr. Cole received two awards under the Fulbright-Hays Program to conduct research on criminal justice in England and the former Yugoslavia.

Christopher E. Smith, a distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University (MSU), has attained degrees from prestigious institutions like Harvard University, the University of Bristol (England), the University of Tennessee, and the University of Connecticut. A proficient lawyer and social scientist, he has authored over 25 books and more than 120 scholarly articles on law, courts, and criminal justice policy. His teaching prowess has been acknowledged with accolades such as MSU’s “Teacher-Scholar Award” and “Social Science Alumni Association Outstanding Teaching Award.” In addition to his collaboration on books like CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 9th Edition, he has also written extensively on subjects like LAW AND CONTEMPORARY CORRECTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: MYTHS AND REALITIES, and CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Christina DeJong, an esteemed associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University, holds a Ph.D. in criminal justice and criminology from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has contributed scholarly research on topics ranging from genocide and recidivism to domestic violence and police-community interactions, which have been featured in renowned journals like Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Feminist Criminology, and The Journal of Family Violence. Her current research endeavors focus on gender and sexuality in criminology and criminal justice, along with exploring violence against women in conflict and genocide settings. Since joining the faculty at Michigan State University in 1994, she has offered instruction on research methodologies, statistical analysis, genocide, and women in the criminal justice system. Dr. DeJong is also a co-author of THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE from Cengage Learning.