Chapter 1

Administration encompasses both management and supervision. It is the process by which a group of people is organized and directed toward achieving the group’s objective. The exact nature of the organization will vary among the different types and sizes of agencies, but the general principles and the form of administration are similar. Administration focuses on the overall organization, its mission, and its relationship with other organizations and groups external to it.Page(s): 4, Justice Administration (Police, Courts and Corrections Management) by Ken J. Peak, Pearson EducationAdministration of criminal justice refers to the performance of activities such as detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders or the collection, storage, and dissemination of criminal history record information. Through these activities a comprehensive examination of the current critical issues and policy dimensions in the field of correctional administration within criminal justice system is ensured.

Managers are a part of administration, are most closely associated with the day-today operations of the various elements within the organization.Page(s): 4, Justice Administration (Police, Courts and Corrections Management) by Ken J. Peak, Pearson Education

Supervisors are involved in the direction of staff members in their daily activities, often on a one-to-one basis.Page(s): 4, Justice Administration (Police, Courts and Corrections Management) by Ken J. Peak, Pearson Education