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Most of the books in Hans Toch’s library are heavily marked up. This makes them worthless monetarily, but a treasure to see what he considered significant in the many classics in his library, including many written by his former students.

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Prediction and Classification Criminal Justice Decision Making

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Edited by Don M. Gottfredson and Michael Tonry

"Prediction and Classification in Criminal Justice Decision Making" offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of data-driven tools in the criminal justice system. Authored by experts in the field, this book delves into the intricacies of predictive analytics and classification algorithms and their impact on decision-making processes within law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Through real-world case studies and ethical considerations, readers are challenged to critically examine the use of technology in shaping the future of criminal justice. This thought-provoking read provides valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and students aiming to navigate the intersection of data science and justice."

University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London. 1987. 433p.

Prediction in Criminology

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Edited by DAVID P. FARRINGTON AND ROGER TARLING

FROM THE PREFACE: Prediction has always been an important topic in criminology. • Prediction instruments have been used extensively to aid criminal justice decisionmakers, most notably in selecting prisoners for parole. Current uses of prediction methods include the identification of offenders for a policy of "selective incapacitation" and the identifiction of dangerous offenders. Prediction methods are also used to evaluate different kinds of penal treatments and to assess the likely effects of penal policy changes on the criminal justice system. As a by-product of this substantive research, a good deal of attention has been paid to the statistical and methodological issues involved in constructing sound prediction instruments.

Albany. SUNY Press. 1985. 284p.

Prediction Methods in relation to Borstal Training

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Hermann Mannheim and Leslie T. Wilkins

This book, officially sponsored by the Home Office, is a report of the first criminological prediction study carried out in England. The collaboration of iwo authors eminent respectively in the distinct disciplines of criminology and statistics gives unusual authority to their findings, and has led to methodological advances of considerable interest. They have aimed to establish a method of prediction which meets their postulated criteria of repeatability, validity and power, efficiency and simplicity. A validation study, which confirmed their initial results.

London. HER MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE. 1955. 287p.

Preparing Convicts for Law-Abiding Lives: The Pioneering Penology of Richard A. McGee

By Daniel Glaser

FROM THE FORWARD: How should this change? Answers to these questions are offered here in describing and assessing the career of Richard A. McGee (1897-1983), who was one of themost successful promoters of ways to control crime, yet always dissatisfied with what he achieved. McGee's work in corrections began in 1931 as director of education in a federal prison. From 1935 to 1941 he supervised New York City penal facilities, then headed the Department of Public Institutions for the state of Washington, and from 1944 until his retirement in 1967, he directed California's state correctional programs. Throughout his years in justice agencies, and in retirement, McGee published extensively, and had numerous national and international offices and honors. This book draws much from his lucid writings.

NY. SUNY Press. 1995. 232p. CONTAINS MARK-UP

Predicting Violent Behavior: An Assessment of Clinical Techniques

By John Monahan

From the Foreword by Salem Shah: “

The prediction of dangerous and violent behavior is a topic that continues to be the subiect of much controversy and discussion in the criminal justice and mental health systems. Decision-makers in both systems are frequently called upon or even required to consider the likelihood that particular individuals will or will not engage in future acts of violence against other persons or against themselves. And, not infrequently, the judg- ments that are made can have serious consequences for the individuals concerned-and also for segments of the community that might be placed at risk.”

Beverley Hills, CA. Sage. 1981. 175p. CONTAINS MARK-UP