Full Description
CJ 2014 offers a concise, affordable overview of the criminal justice system and encourages active participation with conversation-starting pedagogy that involves students with the latest research findings and current events shaping the field. The text's teaching and learning package includes a test bank and PowerPoint lecture slides. Teaching and Learning Experience: * Introduces students to the scope and depth of the major fields in criminal justice and includes the latest research findings and current events shaping the field * Encourages active participation through critical thinking features and learning tools
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Criminal Justice Chapter 2 CrimeSearch for Understanding Chapter 3 Measuring Crime and Victimization Chapter 4 Criminal Law: Crimes and the Limits of Law Chapter 5 An Overview of Law Enforcement: History, Agencies, Personnel, and Strategies Chapter 6 Oversight and Professionalism of Law Enforcement Chapter 7 The Court System Chapter 8 Courtroom Participants and the Trial Chapter 9 Sentencing Chapter 10 Jails and Prisons Chapter 11 Probation and Parole Chapter 12 Corrections in the Community Chapter 13 Juvenile Justice Chapter 14 Homeland Security
