Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Customized Version of Criminal Justice by Kenneth Mentor designed specifically for Michael Penrod at Kirkwood Community College
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 526
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 526
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How do we learn about criminal justice? From what sources do we get this information? How do we filter the massive amount of information available to us on a given subject—especially one as controversial as criminal justice?
Introduction to Criminal Justice Customized recognizes controversies faced by the criminal justice system. “Real world” examples are offered throughout the text, in each case highlighting difficult choices faced by our society, the justice system, and those attempting to develop a clear and unbiased policy. Ideally, these examples will help readers gain the critical thinking skills needed to reach logical conclusions regarding these controversies.
Preface
About the Editor
About the Contributing Authors
Section 1: Overview of the Criminal Justice System
Chapter 1, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: O.J. Simpson and Cameron Todd Willingham
What Is Criminal Justice?
Models of the Criminal Justice System
History of the Criminal Justice System in America
What Is Crime?
The Formal Criminal Justice Process
The Informal Criminal Justice System
The Wedding Cake Model of Justice
Continuing Challenges
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 2, Criminal Behavior
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Gang Violence
What Is Criminal Behavior?
Measuring Crime
Crime Statistics
Correlates of Crime
Theories of Crime
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 3, Criminal Law
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: The Rodney King Beating
Constitutional Law
Purpose of Law
Rule of Law
Types of Laws
Basic Features and Elements of a Crime
Defenses for Crimes
Punishments for Crimes
Policy Choices, Politics, and Ideology
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Section 2: The Policing of Crime
Chapter 4, The Policing of Crime
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Wickersham Commission
History and Structure of Police Systems
Structure and Organization of Contemporary Law Enforcement
Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 5, Policing: Roles, Functions, and Challenges
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Less Lethal or Deadly Force?
Roles of the Police Officer
Operational Styles of Policing
Functions of Police
Changing Philosophy of Policing
Challenges for Police Officers
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Section 3: The American Court System
Chapter 6, The Court System
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Presumption of Innocence?
Background History of the U.S. Court System
Court Structure
Criminal Procedure and Due Process Overview
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 7, Inside a Courtroom
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Right to Counsel: Gideon v. Wainwright
The Courtroom Workgroup
The Criminal Trial: An Overview
The Judge and Courtroom Staff
The Prosecution and Defense
The Jury
The Accused
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 8, Sentencing and Judgment
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: State of Texas v. Robert Coulson
Goals of Sentencing
Types of Sentences
Special Issues in Sentencing
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Section 4: The Consequences of Crime: Corrections
Chapter 9, Prisons and Jails
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Guantánamo Bay Naval Base
The History of Prisons and Jails
Role and Structure of Prisons and Jails
The Privatization of Prisons
The Hiring and Training of Correctional Officers
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 10, Prison Life
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Richard Speck
Prison Culture 340
Growth of Corrections 353
Alternatives to Prison 359
Career Connections: Correctional Treatment Specialist
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 11, Special Issues in Corrections
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Return to Society
Introduction
Rehabilitation and Other Goals of Sentencing
Return to Society
Recidivism
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Section 5: Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Chapter 12, Juvenile Justice
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: Kent v. United States
Delinquency
The Nature and History of Juvenile Justice
Emergence of the Juvenile Courts
Contemporary Juvenile Corrections
Problematic Issues in Juvenile Justice
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 13, Criminal Justice in a Changing World
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Case Study: The BTK Killer
Homeland Security
International Justice
Computer Crime
New Technologies in Crime Fighting
Freedom vs. Security
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking
Media
Endnotes
Glossary