Crime Control in America

John L. Worrall is Professor of Criminology and Director of the MS Program in Justice Administration and Leadership (JAL) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Both his MA (criminal justice) and PhD (political science) were received from Washington State University, where he graduated in 1999. Dr. Worrall has published articles and book chapters on a variety of topics ranging from legal issues in policing to crime measurement, having been ranked one of the most prolific sole and lead authors in the discipline. He has also authored a number of other popular books, including Introduction to Criminal Justice (with Larry Siegel) and Criminal Procedure: From First Contact to Appeal. Dr. Worrall is Executive Director of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and continues to serve as editor of the journal Police Quarterly, a position he has held since 2008.

• PART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter 1: Identifying and Evaluating Crime ControlCrime Control and PreventionThe Crime Problem in AmericaTypes of CrimesThe Ever-Expanding Criminal LawIncidence of CrimeCosts of Crime and CriminalsIs Fear of Crime Worse Than Crime Itself?Approaches, Not Just PoliciesLawsOfficial Policies, Written and UnwrittenUnofficial ApproachesOn the Importance of DefinitionsDefining the Crime ProblemDefining the SolutionDefining the Desired OutcomeEvaluating Success: An Impossible Task?The Hard and Soft SciencesThe Elusive Criminal Justice ExperimentYou Can Prove Anything with StatisticsQualitative and Quantitative ResearchMacro- and Micro-Level Crime ControlDisplacement and DiffusionMeasuring Displacement and DiffusionThe Tentative Nature of Scientific KnowledgeThe Measures UsedWhen New Data Become AvailableAlternative Settings: The Generalization ProblemOther ConcernsFunding and Political PrioritiesAcademic Crusaders and Bandwagon ScienceEvidence-Based JusticeEffective Does Not Always Mean BestA Preview of the BookGuns and Drugs: The Real Attention GettersSummaryNotesChapter 2: Crime Control PerspectivesOperational PerspectivesDue Process and Crime ControlDue Process ValuesCrime Control ValuesSystem and NonsystemA Well-Oiled Machine?A Disorganized Mess?The Funnel Model of JusticeThe Criminal Justice Wedding CakePolitical PerspectivesLiberals and ConservativesCauses of CrimeConsequences of Crime for SocietyWhat Should Be Done About Crime?Consensus and ConflictCauses of CrimeConsequences of Crime for SocietyWhat Should Be Done About Crime?Other PerspectivesFaith and FactCrime Control and Revenue GenerationPolitics and Ivory TowersGoals of Crime ControlDeterrenceGeneral and Specific DeterrenceAbsolute and Marginal Deterrence