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Introduction to Criminal Justice for the 21st Century and Beyond

Introduction to Criminal Justice for the 21st Century and Beyond

Author(s): Nerissa James

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

Nerissa James

Nerissa James holds a Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice from Florida International University, as well as a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy University. She possesses extensive experience as a subject matter expert, mediator, consultant, public speaker, and educator within the field of criminal justice. Dr. James actively publishes her research in academic journals and presents her findings at various conferences and government agencies.

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

Nerissa James
Nerissa James

Nerissa James holds a Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice from Florida International University, as well as a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy University. She possesses extensive experience as a subject matter expert, mediator, consultant, public speaker, and educator within the field of criminal justice. Dr. James actively publishes her research in academic journals and presents her findings at various conferences and government agencies.