Introduction to Criminal Justice: Customized Version of Criminal Justice by Scott H. Belshaw and Lee H. DeBoer, Second Edition. Designed specifically for Jon Hager at University of North Georgia
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 269
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
What Is Criminal Justice?
Two Models of the Criminal Justice System
History of the Criminal Justice System in America
What Is Crime?
The Formal Criminal Justice Process
Continuing Challenges
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking?
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 2: Theories of Crime and Behavior
Key Terms 24 Chapter Objectives
What Is Criminal Behavior?
Measuring Crime
National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
Crime Statistics
Correlates of Crime
Theories of Crime
Classical School of Thought
Psychological Theories of Crime
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking?
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 3: Policing in America
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
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 4: Policing: Roles, functions, and challenges
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
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
Chapter 5: Criminal Law
Key Terms
Learning Objectives
Purpose of Law
Types of Law
Crime Classifications
Features of a Crime
Defenses to a Violation of Criminal Law
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking?
Media
Chapter 6: The U.S. Court System
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Background History of the U.S. Court System
Court Structure
The Courtroom Workgroup
The Criminal Trial
The Judge and Courtroom Staff
The Prosecution and Defense
Criminal Procedure and Due Process Overview
The Accused
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking?
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 7: Sentencing
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
Goals of Sentencing
Types of Sentences
Special Issues in Sentencing
Chapter Summary
Critical Thinking?
Media
Endnotes
Chapter 8: Juvenile Justice
Key Terms
Chapter Objectives
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
Dr. Jon Hager is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of North Georgia. While teaching forensic science since 2004, Dr. Hager worked for 16 years as a medico-legal death investigator for the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hager also has experience in fire investigations and as an autopsy technician. He has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, a master’s degree in forensic science, and doctorate in psychology with a focus on criminal justice. Dr. Hager is a member of the Criminal Justice Association of Georgia and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Dr. Hager resides in North Georgia with his wife, and dogs.