An Introduction to Criminal Justice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781526411860 | |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | January 13, 2017 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781526411860 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | January 13, 2017 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
This book is not available as a print inspection copy. To download an e-version click here or for more information contact your local sales representative.**
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 misconduct
- A comprehensive review of policing, prosecution, the courts, imprisonment and community sanctions
- A focus on community safety, crime prevention and youth justice
- A review of the effectiveness of the criminal justice process
- Exploration of global and international dimensions as well as the futures of criminal justice
- Lots of helpful extras including further reading suggestions, case studies, self-study questions and a glossary of terms.
The accompanying website to An Introduction to Criminal Justice has:
- A podcast interview with a police officer
- Practice essay questions
- Multiple choice questions
- Suggested website resources to explore
- Videos.
This book is not available as a print inspection copy. To download an e-version click here or for more information contact your local sales representative.**
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 misconduct
- A comprehensive review of policing, prosecution, the courts, imprisonment and community sanctions
- A focus on community safety, crime prevention and youth justice
- A review of the effectiveness of the criminal justice process
- Exploration of global and international dimensions as well as the futures of criminal justice
- Lots of helpful extras including further reading suggestions, case studies, self-study questions and a glossary of terms.
The accompanying website to An Introduction to Criminal Justice has:
- A podcast interview with a police officer
- Practice essay questions
- Multiple choice questions
- Suggested website resources to explore
- Videos.
