Introduction to Criminal Justice

• Author : Robert M. Bohm,Keith N. Haley
• Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
• Release : 18 August 1997

Introduction to Criminal Justice combines up-to-date information with hands-on activities to immerse students in the constantly evolving criminal justice system. By featuring events and people that have recently made headlines, students can better understand the far-reaching impact of the law. The emphasis on hands-on applications encourages students to build a better understanding of the law in and out of the classroom.

• Author : Callie Marie Rennison,Mary Dodge
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 01 December 2016

Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Second Edition, offers students a brief, yet comprehensive, introduction to Criminal Justice with up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system in succinct and engaging chapters. Authors Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge weave four true criminal case studies throughout the book, capturing students’ attention with memorable stories that illustrate the real-life pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization. Designed to show the connectedness of the criminal justice system,

• Author : Jamie Harding,Pamela Davies,George Mair
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 13 January 2017

A contemporary guide to the criminal justice process, the broad scope of this book means it will be a trusted companion throughout a Criminology and/or Criminal Justice degree. The contents of An Introduction to Criminal Justice include: 23 chapters spanning all that’s involved with, and fully contextualising, the criminal justice process: the agencies, institutions and processes and procedures that deal with victims, offenders and offending A detailed timeline of criminal justice since 1945 Consideration of victims and witnesses, complaints and

• Author : Alison Burke,David Carter,Brian Fedorek,Tiffany Morey,Lore Rutz-Burri,Shanell Sanchez
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 18 August 2022

• Author : Kenneth J. Peak,Tamara D. Madensen
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 29 November 2017

A practical and applied introduction to criminal justice Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process shows you how to think practically about the criminal justice system by offering you a proven, problem-based approach to learning. Bestselling authors Kenneth J. Peak and Tamara D. Madensen draw on their many years of combined practitioner and academic experience to explain the importance of criminal justice and show how key trends, emerging issues, historical background, and practical lessons can be applied in the field.

• Author : Brian K. Payne,Willard M. Oliver,Nancy E. Marion
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 27 November 2017

"Very thorough text that makes great use of high-profile cases to engage students and foster a passion for criminal justice." —Patricia Ahmed, South Dakota State University Introduction to Criminal Justice, Second Edition, provides students with balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E. Marion cover criminal justice from a student-centered perspective by identifying the key issues confronting today’s criminal justice professionals. Students are presented

• Author : Ralph Ioimo
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 05 April 2016

The proliferation of information systems throughout the criminal justice system has prompted many universities supporting criminal justice programs to add criminal justice information systems technology to their curriculums. Several universities have gone so far as to hire professors with specializations in information technology and to offer criminal justice information systems as an area of concentration. Introduction to Criminal Justice Information Systems gives an overview of the various software systems and technologies currently used in the criminal justice environment. The book

• Author : Ian Marsh,John Cochrane,Gaynor Melville
• Publisher : Psychology Press
• Release : 18 August 2022

This practical new text encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of the current context and workings of the criminal justice system, and is of particular use for students and for practitioners in the criminal justice arena.

• Author : Michael Birzer,Cliff Roberson
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 31 July 2018

The manner in which criminal investigators are trained is neither uniform nor consistent, ranging from sophisticated training protocols in some departments to on-the-job experience alongside senior investigators in others. Ideal for students taking a first course in the subject as well as professionals in need of a refresher, Introduction to Crimin

• Author : Charis Elizabeth Kubrin,Thomas D. Stucky
• Publisher : Stanford Social Sciences
• Release : 18 August 2022

Approaches the theories, organization, and practices of criminal justice from a sociological perspective so that students can simultaneously develop expertise in criminal justice and understand how issues related to the police, courts, and corrections are informed by broader sociological principles and concepts.

• Author : Francis Williams,Laura Dykstra
• Publisher : Unknown Publisher
• Release : 09 July 2019

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System: A Practical Perspective examines the basic organization, structure, and function of the criminal justice system, while also illuminating contemporary issues and barriers that can delay, prevent, or impact the system's function of achieving justice. Through stories from the field and discussions of everyday challenges, students are introduced to the criminal justice system through a uniquely practical lens. The

• Author : Ronald J. Waldron,Chester L. Quarles,David H. McElreath,Michelle E. Waldron,David Ethan Milstein
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 30 April 2009

The Criminal Justice System: An Introduction, Fifth Edition incorporates the latest developments in the field while retaining the basic organization of previous editions which made this textbook so popular. Exploring the police, prosecutors, courts, and corrections, including probation and parole, the book moves chronologically through the different agencies in the order in which they are usually encountered when an individual goes through the criminal justice process. New in the Fifth Edition: A complete updating of charts and statistics to reflect

• Author : Henry M. Wrobleski,Karen M. Hess
• Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Release : 01 March 2005

This Study Guide gives your students extensive practice tests to help them review for their course. Each chapter has Chapter Objectives, a Chapter Summary, Key Terms, and a Practice Test Bank including multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions with a full answer key.

• Author : James R. Acker,JoAnne M. Malatesta
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Release : 26 September 2012

Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational legal issues in criminal justice. Written in an easy-to-understand format, it focuses on three areas of law relevant to criminal justice: substantive criminal law; constitutional issues that demand balancing individual liberties and governmental authority; and constitutional criminal procedure. This thorough introduction relies on edited judicial decisions with explanatory text, thus allowing readers to hone their analytical and critical thinking skills as they interpret the judicial decisions. This

• Author : Julian V. Roberts
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 18 August 2022

The criminal justice system is wide ranging: it covers crimes, policing, the sentencing of offenders, and prisons. This title draws upon the latest research and current practices from around the world. Focusing on the adversarial model of justice found in common law countries such as the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, it discusses topics such as the uses of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, and the purposes of sentencing. Considering the role of the victim, as well as public