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Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Supplee, Roxie, author.
- Gonzalez, Megan, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Criminal law--Textbooks.
- Criminal law.
- Law--Textbooks--United States.
- Law.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources [2025]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- This introductory criminal justice textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for students to explore the key areas of the American criminal justice system. Students will examine the roles of the police, courts, corrections, and juvenile law. Additionally, the book introduces criminal theory, data, and legal principles. Beyond just studying these topics, students will have the opportunity to investigate potential careers and reflect on their roles and opinions within our legal system.
- Contents:
- Message to Students
- How to Navigate This Book Online
- How to Read This Book Offline
- About this Book
- Chapter 1: Crime, Criminal Justice, and Criminology
- Chapter 2: Criminal Justice Policy
- Chapter 3: Defining and Measuring Crime and Criminal Justice
- Chapter 4: Criminal Law
- Chapter 5: Criminological Theory
- Chapter 6: Policing
- Chapter 7: Courts
- Chapter 8: Corrections
- Chapter 9: Community Corrections
- Chapter 10: Juvenile Justice
- Glossary
- Image Descriptions
- Transcripts
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Publisher's Message to Instructors
- Instructor Resources
- Manuscript Development Process
- License Statement
- Additional Resources
- Notes:
- Description based on print resource
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