Introduction to Criminal Justice

An introductory text that describes the criminal justice process in the United States - outlining the decisions, practices, people and issues involved. It provides an introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a review of practices.

Autorentext

Lawrence F. Travis III is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. His primary research interests lie in policing, criminal justice policy reform, sentencing, and corrections.

Klappentext

This student-friendly introductory core text describes the criminal justice process in the United States - 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.

• Each chapter is enhanced by important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions New edition includes updated statistics and an extended focus on theoretical approaches throughout the text New information and attention added on terrorism and homeland security issues * An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice