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Take a close look at the concepts, policies and processes shaping today's criminal justice system with Siegel/Worrall's "Introduction to Criminal Justice," 18th Edition. This trusted, reader-friendly edition explores the impact of recent events -- from bail reform to cybercrime tactics -- on crime and the justice system. This edition is packed with high-profile examples and the latest developments and trends, including the ongoing police staffing crisis and COVID-19's effect on the prison system. Engaging narratives, vivid illustrations, fascinating cases and special topic features reveal the workings of policing, courts and corrections. You'll examine scandals, headlines, cutting-edge research and court decisions. MindTap reinforces your learning with quizzes, decision-making activities and new Listen and React activities that task you to think critically and respond.
Contents
Part I: THE NATURE OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
1. Crime and Criminal Justice.
2. The Nature and Extent of Crime.
3. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure.
Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
4. Public Policing and Private Security.
5. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function.
6. Issues in Policing.
7. Police and the Rule of Law.
Part III: COURTS AND ADJUDICATION.
8. Court Structure and Personnel.
9. Pretrial and Trial Procedures.
10. Punishment and Sentencing.
Part IV: CORRECTIONS.
11. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice.
12. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations.
13. Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison.
Part V: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
14. Juvenile Justice.
15. The Evolving Crime Landscape.
