Full Description
Introduction to Criminal JusticeEdition, offers students a brief, yet comprehensive, introduction to Criminal Justice with up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system in succinct and engaging chapters. Authors Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge weave four true criminal case studies throughout the book, capturing students' attention with memorable stories that illustrate the real-life pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization. Designed to show the connectedness of the criminal justice system, each case study brings the chapter concepts to life. To further captivate and inform students, important and timely topics such as ethics, policy, gender, diversity, victimization, and white-collar crime are discussed throughout. The Interactive eBook* for Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Second Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources!VIDEO: Relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, animated graphics, and other clips bring deeper learning and understanding as you explore key topics. AUDIO: Engaging podcasts and audio resources supplement and enrich key points within the text.REFERENCE AND JOURNAL ARTICLES: Access to articles from SAGE's influential journals, handbooks, and encyclopedias offer important background and exposure to seminal work in your field of study.*Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.
Contents
Part IChapter 1: An Introduction to Crime and the Criminal Justice SystemChapter 2: The Nature and Extent of CrimeChapter 3: Criminal Justice and the LawPart II: LAW ENFORCEMENTChapter 4: History of PolicingChapter 5: On the Streets: Organization, Responsibilities, and ChallengesChapter 6: Police and the Rule of LawPart III: COURTSChapter 7: The Courts and JudiciaryChapter 8: The Prosecution, Defense, and Pretrial ActivitiesChapter 9: The Criminal Trial and SentencingPart IV: CORRECTIONSChapter 10: Correctional Responses in the CommunityChapter 11: Institutional CorrectionsChapter 12: Prison Life and Life After PrisonPart V: BEYOND THE BASICSChapter 13: The Juvenile Justice SystemChapter 14: Exploring Specialized and Topical Issues
