Introduction to Criminal Justice for the 21st Century and Beyond
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 426
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Introduction to Criminal Justice for the 21st Century and Beyond is designed for students, CJ enthusiasts, and criminal justice practitioners. The textbook provides an overview of the American Criminal Justice components (police, courts, and corrections) with case studies, critical thinking exercises, and discussions. This book challenges readers to think beyond application as the text provides guidance about criminal justice careers and graduate education.
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Criminal Justice
CHAPTER 2: Measuring Crime
CHAPTER 3: Theories of Crime
SECTION 2: POLICE
CHAPTER 4: The Basic Functions of Police Work
CHAPTER 5: Police Ocers: Hiring and Training Guardians
CHAPTER 6: Community Policing
SECTION 3: COURTS
CHAPTER 7: The Sources of and Limits on Criminal Law
CHAPTER 8: Trials, Plea Bargains, and the Philosophy of Punishment
CHAPTER 9: Sentencing and Judgment
SECTION 4: CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER 10: Prisons and Jails
CHAPTER 11: Prison Life
CHAPTER 12: Corrections: Alternatives to Incarceration
SECTION 5: CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONTINUED
CHAPTER 13: Defining Delinquency and the Juvenile Delinquent
CHAPTER 14: Careers and Graduate Education in Criminal Justice