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Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System.

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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
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