This student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process-outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections.
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<li>Systems approach to the criminal justice process provides students with an excellent foundation in the discipline</li>
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<li>An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice</li>
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Introduction to Criminal Justice, Eighth Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Edwards, Bradley D.

Travis III, Lawrence F.

Social Sciences

Anderson

Introduction To Criminal Justice

Travis, Lawrence F.

Travis, Lawrence F., Author

Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group

Justice, Crime, and Ethics

Justice, Crime, and Ethics, a leading textbook in criminal justice programs, examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. This 11th edition continues to deliver a broad scope of topics, focusing on law enforcement, legal practice, sentencing, corrections, research, crime control policy, and philosophical issues. The book’s robust coverage encompasses contentious issues such as capital punishment, prison corruption, and the use of deception in police interrogation. 
The 11th edition includes new material on the impact of social media on crime myths and political misconduct. Law enforcement issues including the George Floyd case and responding to domestic as well as foreign terrorism, including the January 6th insurrection in Washington, DC, are examined. The potential ethical implications of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court are also explored. Emerging issues in corporate misconduct are also discussed including healthcare fraud and corruption as well as crypto-currency fraud. 
Students of criminal justice, as well as instructors and professionals in the field, continue to rely on this thorough, dependable resource on ethical decision making in the criminal justice system.

Braswell, Michael C.

McCarthy, Belinda R.

McCarthy, Bernard J.

Religion & Spirituality

Routledge

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Policy and Planning: Planned Change

WELSH, WAYNE N.

HARRIS, PHILIP W.

Introduction to Criminal Justice, Ninth Edition, offers a student-friendly description of the criminal justice process―outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections. In this revision, Edwards gives fresh sources of data, with over 600 citations of new research results. New sections include immigration policy, disparities in the justice system, Compstat and problem-oriented policing, victim services in the courts, and developments in drug policy. This edition also has expanded coverage of police use of force. Each chapter now includes a text box on a policy dilemma like cash bail or stop-and-frisk policies. Appropriate for all U.S. Criminal Justice programs, this text offers great value for students and instructors.

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