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SAGE Journal Articles

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Article 1: Miller, R.N., & Kuhns, J.B. (2011). Exploring the impact of medical marijuana laws on the validity of self-reported marijuana use among juvenile arrestees over time. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 23 (1), 40-66.

Learning objective: identify the basic federal and state court structures and jurisdictions.

Article 2: Mericle, A.A., Belenko, S., Festinger, D., Fairfax-Columbo, J., & McCart, M.R. (2013). Staff perspectives on juvenile drug court operations: A multi-site qualitative study. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 25 (5), 614-636.

Learning objective: describe the types and objectives of problem solving courts.

Article 3: Jensen, J.M., & Martinek, W.L. (2008). The effects of race and gender on the judicial ambitions of state trial judges. Political Research Quarterly, 62 (2), 379-392.

Learning objective: summarize the selection and role of judges.

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Encyclopedia and Reference

Encyclopedia 1: Caron, S. (2012). Roe v. Wade. In W. Miller (Ed.), The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encyclopedia. (pp. 1574-1577).

Learning objective: identify the basic federal and state court structures and jurisdictions.

Reference 1: Steele, P. (2011). Double Jeopardy. In W. Chambliss (Ed.), Key Issues in Crime and Punishment: Courts, Law, and Justice. (pp.31-45).

Learning objective: summarize the selection and role of judges.