Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

Description

For courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice The gold standard for criminal justice texts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, Twelfth Edition, offers a contemporary, authoritative look at crime in America with a focus on police, courts, and corrections. To make information resonate with students, Schmalleger asks readers to consider the balance between freedom and security issues and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it adapts to cultural, political, and societal changes. A wealth of Internet resources along with author tweets (@schmalleger) extends chapter material and provides up-to-the minute information on this ever-evolving field. Its unifying theme, unmatched timeliness, and coverage of trends and technology make this text the standard by which all other brief texts are judged. Criminal Justice, Twelfth Editionis also available via Revel(TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more. Pt. 1: Crime in America : What is criminal justice? -- The crime picture -- Criminal law. -- Pt. 2: Policing : Policing: Purpose and organization -- Policing: Legal aspects -- Policing: Issues and challenges. -- Pt. 3: Adjudication : The courts -- The courtroom work group and the criminal trial -- Sentencing. -- Pt. 4: Corrections : Probation, parole, and community corrections -- Prisons and jails -- Prison life. -- Pt. 5: The Juvenile Justice System : Juvenile justice.