Introduction to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and the Courts

Grades: 9 - 12

Introduction to Criminal Justice is ideal for students who are interested in learning the complexities of the criminal justice system. The text introduces the fundamentals of criminal law and progresses through the complexities of the criminal justice system, the administration of justice, and corrections. With nearly 100 years of combined experience in teaching and field work, the authors empower students to think critically about the U.S. criminal justice system.

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Introduction to Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and the Courts is the ideal text for students interested in learning the complexities of the criminal justice system. With nearly 100 years of combined experience in teaching and working in the field, the authors of this comprehensive program empower students to think critically about the U.S. criminal justice system.

Key Features

Designed with the content and support features to assist both new and seasoned teachers to bring Criminal Justice to life in the classroom:

Myth vs. Fact inserts debunk common misconceptions about the system and alert students to the need to question what they see in the media
Thinking Critically sections challenge students to think about and apply chapter concepts
Careers in Criminal Justice mini biographies highlight some of the most exciting career options
Chapter-opening Crime Stories vignettes motivate students to delve into the chapter
SmartBook® delivers personalized, adaptive learning tailored to each student’s individual needs by pinpointing knowledge gaps focusing instruction on the concepts that require additional study

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Part One The Foundations of Criminal Justice

Chapter 1 Crime and Justice in the United States
Chapter 2 Crime and Its Consequences
Chapter 3 Explaining Crime
Chapter 4 The Rule of Law

Part Two Law Enforcement

Chapter 5 History and Structure of American Law Enforcement
Chapter 6 Policing: Roles, Styles, and Functions
Chapter 7 Policing America: Issues and Ethics

Part Three The Courts

Chapter 8 The Administration of Justice
Chapter 9 Sentencing, Appeals, and the Death Penalty

Part Four Corrections

Chapter 10 Institutional Corrections
Chapter 11 Prison Life, Inmate Rights, Release, Reentry, and Recidivism
Chapter 12 Community Corrections

Part Five Additional Issues in Criminal Justice

Chapter 13 Juvenile Justice
Chapter 14 The Future of Criminal Justice in the United States

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