The attacks of September 11, 2001, have affected many aspects of American society, including the government and the criminal justice system.
Longman Publishers thanks Allyn & Bacon and its authors for developing this useful Website for understanding the impact of the attacks. The site is organized by questions on key topics and includes commentary by Allyn & Bacon authors, Web links to useful and reliable information sources, and opportunities for students to write their own responses to the questions.
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
American Government in a Changed World: The Effects of September 11, 2001
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.
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