Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Introduction to Criminal Justice.

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Travis III, Lawrence
Other Authors: Edwards, Bradley D.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cincinnati : Taylor and Francis, 2011
Edition:7th ed.
Subjects:
Criminal justice, Administration of > United States.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • About The Author
  • Chapter 1 Criminal Justice Perspectives
  • Social Control
  • Types of Social Control
  • Criminal Justice as Social Control
  • Perspectives on Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Theory
  • Disciplinary Analyses
  • Comparison Analyses
  • Process Analyses
  • Thematic Analyses
  • Systems Analyses
  • Choosing an Approach
  • Systems Theory and the Systems Approach
  • The System of Criminal Justice
  • Types of Systems
  • The Nonsystem of Criminal JusticeThe Environment of Criminal Justice
  • The Material Environment of Criminal Justice
  • Raw Materials
  • Means of Production
  • The Ideological Environment of Criminal Justice
  • Value Conflicts
  • Federalism and Uniformity
  • Vengeance and Assistance
  • Individual Actors
  • Examining Criminal Justice
  • A Parting Comment on Criminal Justice Theory
  • Preview of Forthcoming Chapters
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 The Justice Process
  • The Decision Points of the Criminal Justice System
  • Detection
  • InvestigationArrest
  • Initial Appearance
  • Charging
  • Arraignment
  • Trial
  • Sentencing
  • Revocation
  • Discharge
  • The Total Criminal Justice System
  • Drunk Driving
  • Homeland Security
  • The War on Drugs
  • Domestic Violence Arrest Policies
  • The Components of Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • State Law Enforcement
  • Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Private and Other Public Law Enforcement
  • Courts
  • Federal Courts
  • State Courts
  • Local Courts
  • Other Courts
  • Prosecution
  • Defense
  • Witnesses and JurorsCorrections
  • Incarceration
  • Nonincarceration
  • Private-Sector Corrections
  • Systems and Criminal Justice Structure
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Crime and Crime Control
  • Defining Crime
  • Classification of Crimes and Criminals
  • Defining Criminals
  • Criminal Careers versus Career Criminals
  • Controlling Crime and Criminals
  • Law Enforcement Programs
  • Court Programs
  • Corrections Programs
  • A New Direction for Crime Control
  • Crime Control in General
  • Review Questions
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Counting Crimes and CriminalsThe Need for Numbers
  • The Impact of Ignorance
  • Official Statistics
  • The Uniform Crime Reports (UCRs)
  • Improving the UCR
  • Other Official Statistics
  • Unofficial Statistics
  • Victim Surveys
  • Improving the National Crime Victimization Survey
  • Self-Reports
  • Other Measures of Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Summary of Crime Statistics
  • Discrimination in the Justice System
  • Understanding the Justice System
  • Criminal Justice in a Democracy
  • Review Questions
  • References

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