Multiculturalism Crime and Criminal Justice

About this book

Multiculturalism Crime and Criminal Justice provides an overview of the problems and promises of cultural diversity in society and within all facets of the criminal justice system. It focuses on how different marginalized groups--African Americans Hispanic Americans Asian Americans Native Americans women the LGBTQ community the elderly and juveniles--are impacted by law enforcement the courts and correctional agencies addressing the issues that each group faces. It also examines how multiculturalism affects those who work within the criminal justice system including members of minority groups.