Aspirations of Hispanic criminal justice students to join law enforcement: an empirical investigation

This study investigates the job preferences of criminal justice (CJ) students and potential factors that may impact their application for law enforcement positions. Existing research has shown that factors like gender, race, and class standing influence career choices among CJ majors. To contribute...

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Autor principal: Li, Yudu (Autor)
Otros Autores: Malaspina, Luk 1985- ; Hu, Charlotte ; Luo, Fei
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2023
En: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Año: 2023, Volumen: 21, Número: 4, Páginas: 318-339
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Sumario:This study investigates the job preferences of criminal justice (CJ) students and potential factors that may impact their application for law enforcement positions. Existing research has shown that factors like gender, race, and class standing influence career choices among CJ majors. To contribute to this body of knowledge, this study focuses on CJ students’ attitudes toward the police and willingness to engage in community policing programs. The research examined 231 CJ students in a Hispanic serving university situated along the US-Mexican border. Research findings indicate that CJ students are less likely to pursue law enforcement careers if they hold less favorable attitudes toward the police or are unwilling to participate in ride-along programs. The study concludes with policy implications.
ISSN:1537-7946
DOI:10.1080/15377938.2023.2263880