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Introduction to Criminal Justice
Systems, Diversity, and Change
Fifth Edition
- Callie Marie Rennison - University of Colorado Denver, USA
- Mary Dodge - University of Colorado Denver, USA
November 2024 | 448 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Fifth Edition offers students a brief, yet thorough, introduction to criminal justice with up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the system in succinct and engaging chapters. Authors Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge weave four true criminal case studies throughout the book, capturing students’ attention with memorable stories that illustrate the real-life pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization. These case studies provide a fresh, exciting, and practical view of the interconnected criminal justice system. The text also explores often-overlooked topics such as victims, terrorism, white-collar crime, diversity, and the role of the media, providing a more complete understanding of the system’s complexities.
Preface
Thank You
About the Authors
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Introduction: Making Our Way Through the Criminal Justice System
What Is the Criminal Justice System?
Jennifer Schuett: A Case of Attempted Murder and Rape
Esther Lucero: A Case of Plea Bargains, Incarcerations, and Reentry
Joshua Paul Benjamin: A Case of Sexual Assault
Danny Madrid: A Case of a Gang Member and Attempted Murder
How Does the Criminal Justice System Work?
Crime Definitions Change Over Time
The Criminal Justice System: Purpose and Perspectives
Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Crime and the Media
Criminal Justice Versus Criminology
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 2: The Nature And Extent Of Crime
Introduction: Why and How Is Crime Measured?
FBI Measurement of Crime
Bureau of Justice Statistics Measurement of Crime
Violent and Property Crime Rates and Trends
Measuring Cybercrime, Terrorism, and White-Collar Crime
Fear and Risk of Victimization
Theory in Criminal Justice
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 3: Criminal Justice and the Law
Introduction: The Development of Law
History of Law
The Role and Purpose of Law
Sources of Criminal Law
Types of Law
Legal Definitions
Evolving Standards and Practices
The Rights of Victims
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part II: Law Enforcement
Chapter 4: The History of Policing
Introduction: Policing as a Dynamic Entity
Early English Policing
Colonial America and Policing
Advancing Professionalism in Policing: 20th-Century Reform
Diversity in Policing
Unrest in Policing (1960s and 1970s)
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 5: On the Streets: Organization, Responsibilities, and Challenges
Introduction: Contemporary Policing
The Police Organization
The Police Role
Who Are the Police?
Community Policing
Intelligence-Led/Evidence-Based Policing
21st-Century Policing
Controversial Issues in Policing
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 6: Police and the Rule of Law
Introduction: The Importance of Justice, Law, and Order
Police and the Courts
Due Process and Police Activities
Technology
Warrant Requirements and Serving Warrants
Custodial Interrogation
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part III: Courts
Chapter 7: The Courts and Judiciary
Introduction: The Court Process
Federal and State Court Systems
Court Congestion and the Consequences
Specialized and Problem-Solving Courts
The Judiciary
Diversity in the Judiciary
Court Administration and Management
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 8: The Prosecution, Defense, and Pretrial Activities
Introduction: Actors and Procedures in the Courtroom
The Prosecutor
The Defense Attorney
After the Arrest: Charging the Defendant
Bail and Pretrial Events
Plea Bargains
Discovery, Motions, and Scheduling
Jury Selection
Diversity and Pretrial Events
Technology in the Courtroom
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 9: The Criminal Trial and Sentencing
Introduction: The Criminal Trial and Sentencing
Reaching a Verdict
Sentencing
A Special Criminal Trial: Capital Cases
Victims of Crime and the Criminal Trial
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part IV: Corrections
Chapter 10: Correctional Responses in the Community
Introduction: Corrections in the Community
The History of Corrections in the Community in the United States
Contemporary Use of Corrections in the Community
Goals of Correctional Responses in the Community
Types of Correctional Responses in the Community
Effectiveness of Corrections in the Community
Probation Officers
Diversity in Community Corrections
Technology and Community Corrections
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 11: Institutional Corrections
Introduction: Institutional Corrections
Historical Perspectives in Institutional Corrections
Current Perspectives in Institutional Corrections
Contemporary Jails and Lockups
Contemporary Prisons
Technology and Institutional Corrections
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 12: Prison Life and Life After Prison
Introduction: Living in Prison
Classification Systems and Solitary Confinement
Prison Violence
Prison Challenges
Life After Prison: Parole and Reentry
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part V: Beyond The Basics
Chapter 13: The Juvenile Justice System
Introduction: The Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Justice: A Brief History
Establishing Juvenile Rights
The Contemporary Juvenile Justice System
Steps in the Juvenile Justice System
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 14: Exploring Specialized and Topical Issues
Introduction: Overview of Specialized and Topical Issues
Mass Shootings
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Domestic Human and Sex Trafficking
Hate Crimes and Bias-Motivated Crimes
A Focus on Violence Against Specific Populations: #MeToo and Violence Against College Students
Forensic Science
CSI Effect
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Appendix: The Bill of Rights
Glossary
Notes
Index
Supplements
Instructor Resource Site
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