IMPACT OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The catastrophic and deadly acts of international terrorism perpetrated against the United States on September 11, 2001 and the subsequent biological terrorist acts have changed our way of life and affected all aspects of our society, including the criminal justice system.
To help students and instructors understand the impact of the attacks on the criminal justice system, Allyn and Bacon has created this web site organized by questions relating to main topics in the study of criminal justice. Resources for investigating the questions include commentary by Allyn and Bacon authors, web links to useful and reliable information sources, and opportunities for students to write their own responses to the questions.
Special thanks go to the following authors who offered their opinions and views based on their knowledge as professors in the field of criminal justice: Jay S. Albanese, Virginia Commonwealth University; Steven E. Barkan, University of Maine; Clemens Bartollas, University of Northern Iowa; Marjie T. Britz, The Citadel; George J. Bryjak, University of San Diego; Joseph Allan Cobb, Special Prosecutor, Jefferson County, Louisville; John E. Conklin, Tufts University; James A. Fagin of East Stroudsburg University; Tara Gray, New Mexico State University; Craig Hemmens, Boise State University; Paul S. Leighton, Eastern Michigan University; Jack Levin, Northeastern University; Gary Perlstein, Portland State University; Philip L. Reichel, University of Northern Colorado; Jeffrey Reiman, American University; Cliff Roberson, Arkansas Tech University; Gene L. Scaramella, Western Illinois University; and Harvey Wallace, California State University, Fresno.
If you have any comments on the information contained in this web site, please contact jennifer.jacobson@ablongman.com.
To begin, click on the topic below that you wish to explore:
Timeline of Terrorist Attacks
Why? Understanding Terrorism and Terrorist Crimes
International Perspectives on Criminal Justice and Terrorism
Impact on Victims
Impact on Criminal Law and Civil Liberties
Impact on Law Enforcement
Impact on the Courts
Impact on the Corrections System
Impact on the Media and Technology
Impact on Careers
