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Book Introduction to Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Lawrence F. Travis III and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Book Criminal Justice

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  • Author : Philip P. Purpura
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Release : 1996
  • ISBN : 9780750696302
  • Pages : 420 pages

Download or read book Criminal Justice written by Philip P. Purpura and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1996 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Justice: An Introduction is a complete introductory text for the most basic and widely-studied course in this subject area. Each chapter begins with behavioral objectives and a list of key terms. A variety of strategies are designed into the text to hold the attention of reader: key terms in bold lettering, side margin notes (containing interesting facts and challenging questions), boxed justice events and international perspectives, and over 80 photographs, tables and figures. Each chapter ends with applications that enable the student to apply the material to real life situations. This text competes with larger books by offering a complete but succinct and less expensive introduction to criminal justice, which will be more manageable for community colleges and colleges with shorter terms. The instructor's manual will assist educators with special projects and test questions and answers. The accompanying disk challenges students with interactive exercises. An excellent entry-level textbook for undergraduate criminal justice students. Written by an instructor of criminal justice and security for over 20 years. Includes an instructor's manual and a disk with interactive exercises for students.

Book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice written by Wrobleski and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and authoritative introductory text provides an overview of the entire field of law enforcement. The material is current and up-to-date, and all relevant Supreme Court cases have been included. Includes chapters on corrections and policing in the 1990's (includes significant trends and changes). The section on the criminal justice system has been moved to the beginning of the text, a new chapter on community policing has been added, the chapter on careers has been moved to the end, and a second four-color photo essay has been added.

Book The Criminal Justice System

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ronald J. Waldron
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2009-04-30
  • ISBN : 0982365802
  • Pages : 546 pages

Download or read book The Criminal Justice System written by Ronald J. Waldron and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 the changes the FBI has made to the Unified Crime Reports System Expanded material on the history of law enforcement Additional information on terrorism, homeland security, and its effect on the police New approaches to policing such as Problem-Oriented Policing and Intelligence-Led Policing Cyber crime, identity theft, accreditation, and new approaches to crime analysis New information on prosecution standards, community prosecution, and prosecutorial abuse New emphasis on the concept of jurisdiction and the inter-relation between the courts’ functions and the other branches of the criminal justice system An examination of the dilemma for the courts caused by the intersection of politics, funding, media, and technology New discussions on prisoner radicalization Pedagogical features: Each chapter begins with an outline and a statement of purpose to help students understand exactly what they are supposed to master and why Illustrations to assist in the clarification and further development of topics in the text Each chapter ends with a summary, a list of key terms, and a series of discussion questions to stimulate thought Appendices with the United States Constitution, a glossary of criminal justice terminology, and websites useful in gaining knowledge of the criminal justice system Access to a free computerized learning course based on the book

Book Introduction to Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Lawrence F. Travis III and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice

Book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice written by Kären M. Hess and published by Ingram. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, International Edition provides your students with comprehensive information on both law enforcement and the criminal justice system, all in one convenient book. This very practical, applied book not only examines the role of police within the larger criminal justice system but it also introduces your students to the other components of that system such as the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, International Edition has a uniquely accessible writing style with many real-world examples and has a "boots on the street" perspective. This new edition includes an extensive discussion of data-driven strategies and policing, such as CompStat policing, intelligence-led policing and evidence based policing. Your students will also learn about controversies surrounding immigration law enforcement and several new Supreme Court cases affecting law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Book Criminology

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016
  • ISBN : 9781337192248
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Criminology written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Basic Introduction to Criminal Justice

Download or read book A Basic Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Sue Titus Reid and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 references to recent crimes and discussion of issues raised by courts in recent cases, such as those involving whether police should be permitted to seize and search the cell phones of those they arrest. Latest statistics throughout the text, including the most recently available FBI crime data. Recent developments in the area of immigration. Discussion of crimes on U.S. campuses and universities that are under investigation amid allegations that officials do not properly investigate sexual assault. Recent cases on search and seizure, including State v. Mitchell. Chapter 5 features a Spotlight presenting the mission statement of the Police Officers’ Lives Matter and well as that of Black Life Matters. Chapter 6 discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court appointments, including the controversies surrounding nominations. Chapter 7’s discussion of ineffective assistance of counsel includes new Supreme Court cases, including Garza v. Idaho. Current coverage of the issue of racial prejudice in sentencing. Discussion of the bipartisan bill on criminal justice reform that passed the Congress and was signed into law in late 2018. Chapter 9 includes thoughtful coverage of women in prison and an enhanced discussion of the children of inmates. In addition, this chapter has timely coverage on private prisons. Coverage of the death penalty, including moratorium on executions in California. Up-to-date chapter on Juvenile Justice, including current information on juvenile correctional facilities and the 2018 passage of the Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Professors and students will benefit from: A concise overview of the Criminal Justice System Systematic coverage, including sections on: Policing Criminal Court Systems Corrections Juvenile Justice Examples that connect theory to current events and debate Integrated discussion of court decisions, accurately interpreted and cited Dynamic pedagogy in every chapter: End-of-chapter summary and study questions Learning Objectives Chapter Outlines and Overviews Key terms, defined in a comprehensive glossary Tables, figures, and photographs, and Spotlights that highlight timely issues Author's meticulous attention to including the most recent information on topics covered.

Book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice written by A. C. Germann and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Download or read book Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice written by Kären M. Hess and published by Wadsworth Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date Study Guide will help you master the text's material and prepare for your exams. It includes learning objectives, a chapter outline and summary, key terms, and a self-test. The self-test consists of multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, true-false, and essay questions, thus providing you with many ways to test your knowledge.

Book Criminal Investigation   Mindtap Criminal Justice 1 term Access

Download or read book Criminal Investigation Mindtap Criminal Justice 1 term Access written by Kren M. Hess and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: