(Ebook) Virtual Reality and the Criminal Justice Sustem: Exploring the possibilities for Correctional Rehabilitation by Bobbie Ticknor ISBN 9781498534277, 9781498534284, 1498534279, 1498534287

(Ebook) Virtual Reality and the Criminal Justice Sustem: Exploring the possibilities for Correctional Rehabilitation by Bobbie Ticknor ISBN 9781498534277, 9781498534284, 1498534279, 1498534287

Most people have heard the term virtual reality (VR). It is often associated
with the devices used in the virtual environment such as the Oculus Rift or
HTC Vive. While these tools are used to visually experience the virtual
simulation, contemporary users of VR can access a virtual environment
through a variety of devices including desktops and laptops, projection
screens, television sets, and even smartphones. Other input devices, such as
haptic gloves and suits, are now being used alongside more traditional devices, such as trackballs, joysticks, and keyboards, to make the simulation
more realistic. This chapter will explore the evolution of these devices and
the technology. While most people think of VR in terms of entertainment and
gaming, it has also been used in a variety of disciplines, including criminal
justice, to study and solve real-world problems. The following chapters will
explore how VR is used in the field and how it can be expanded to address
some of the challenges facing the criminal justice system today.