This volume it the most comprehensive, current and applied introduction to criminal justice in the field today. The authors' collective criminal justice experience as jail administrators, police administrators, attorneys, educators and trainers provides a unique perspective into relevant criminal justice topics. The book provides real world examples with a focus on the human dimension within the major components of the Criminal Justice System that illuminate the abstract aspects of the material. The authors examine crime and justice in America, the substantive criminal law, the law of criminal procedure and the rights of the criminally accused, the nature and distribution of crime and its victims, police operations, issues and trends in policing, the dynamics of the criminal court, pretrial procedures, the criminal trial, sentencing, appeals, and the death penalty, jails and detention, correctional institutions, probation, parole, and community corrections, juvenile justice, and drugs, crime and the criminal justice system. For individuals interested in a comprehensive look at America's criminal justice system.
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Prentice Hall presents the sixth edition of Crime and Justice in America: A Human Perspective. The core of criminal justice, cops, courts, and corrections, emerges with force in this powerful and comprehensive introduction. As police administrators, jail administrators, practicing attorneys, educators, and trainers, the authors Leonard Territo, James B. Halsted, and Max L. Bromley successfully merge theory with real-world, practical application. Everyday functions of the police, the courtroom, and the correctional system are highlighted in a thought-provoking, relevant, and authoritative manner, providing a hands-on approach for today's student. The human perspective of criminal justice comes alive with experiences drawn from the workplace, breaking news, and landmark court cases. This human dimension puts a face on this field of study, ensuring that the reader appreciates the essence of criminal justice—to protect the rights and voice of the people.
Crime and Justice in America: A Human Perspective, Sixth Edition is the most up-to-date text available for your Introduction to Criminal Justice Course. It includes coverage of the criminal justice system's response to the ongoing threat oh domestic terrorism, the recent corporate crime scandals, and the DC area snipers, as well its updated statistics, court cases, and examples throughout.
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