Introduction to Criminal Justice

• Author : Lawrence F. Travis III,Bradley D. Edwards
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 30 July 2014

This student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. Systems approach to the criminal justice process provides students with an excellent foundation in the discipline Each chapter is enhanced by

• Author : Brian K. Payne,Willard M. Oliver,Nancy E. Marion
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 09 July 2015

Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach provides students with engaging, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Esteemed authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E. Marion explore criminal justice from a student-centered perspective by presenting research-driven material in an accessible, clear, and succinct writing style. Two unique chapters on Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research and Crime Typologies provide students with the foundational knowledge that they need to be critical

• Author : Bradley D. Edwards,Lawrence F. Travis III
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 31 January 2019

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Ninth Edition, offers a student-friendly description of the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. In this revision, Edwards gives fresh sources of data, with over 600 citations of new research

• Author : Callie Marie Rennison,Mary Dodge
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 11 October 2018

Winner of the 2020 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) "The contemporary issues and challenges confronting the U.S. justice system are critically and comprehensively examined in the latest edition of Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change. The text applies a unique lens to understanding the interconnected nature of crime and justice, the role of diversity, and how technology has changed the field of law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system." —Christina Mancini, Virginia

• Author : Larry J. Siegel,John L. Worrall
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 05 December 2016

One of the few bestselling introductory criminal justice texts written by professors who actively teach the course to large numbers of undergraduates each year, INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE is uniquely attuned to the needs of today's students and instructors. Now in its sixteenth edition and known for its authoritative, solidly researched content, Siegel and Worrall's text delivers comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage of criminal justice. Extremely student friendly, the text's balanced and objective presentation is packed with provocative real-world examples and the

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

Coverage of all the core aspects of Criminal Justice is accompanied by details of a wide range of insights and experiences of real world practitioners to really bring the subject to life, providing students with a resource they can rely on throughout their degree

• Author : Ralph Ioimo
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 17 February 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 : Gennaro F. Vito,Julie C. Kunselman,Richard Tewksbury
• Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
• Release : 01 August 2014

This third edition is designed as an introduction to research methods in criminal justice techniques. The detailed information that is generated by research is a management tool that has become a significant part of criminal justice operations. The text discusses the purposes, process, and uses of research that focus on identifying what information is already known about a particular topic or question. Ethical issues in criminal justice research are reviewed, as is investigating the validity and reliability of crime data

• Author : Robert M. Bohm,Keith N. Haley
• Publisher : Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company
• Release : 11 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. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

• Author : Genn Vito,Julie Kunselman,Richard Tewksbury
• Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
• Release : 11 August 2022

Designed to assist criminal justice students and practitioners to conduct research on problems and issues facing the criminal justice system. It is based upon the authors' collective experience as researchers and instructors in criminal justice research and policy analysis. The definitions and examples provided in the book will help students and practitioners to both comprehend research articles and reports and to conduct their own research.

• 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 : 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 : Francis Williams,Laura Dykstra
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 31 December 2018

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 text is organized into five parts. In Part I, students learn foundational information about the American

• Author : Sue Titus Reid
• Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
• Release : 13 September 2019

Impeccably researched by author Sue Titus Reid, A Basic Introduction to Criminal Justice is the essential text for introducing the U.S. criminal justice system to future law enforcement professionals. The coverage balances basic concepts and theory against cutting-edge law that fuels class discussion. Examples taken from real events illustrate the criminal justice system in action. Each chapter has been skillfully formatted to enrich learning and facilitate study. Timely topics covered include: Introductory topics in Chapter One are illustrated with

• Author : Malcolm Davies,Hazel Croall,Jane Tyrer
• Publisher : Pearson Education
• Release : 11 August 2022

The new edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Criminal Justice system. Fully up to date, it combines a description of the major agencies involved in the control of crime and the pursuit of justice with an introduction to criminal justice theory and key concepts in English criminal law.