Siegel, Larry J.

Introduction to criminal justice / Larry J. Siegel, John L. Worrall. - Eighteenth edition - xix, 652 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part One. The Nature of Crime, Law, and Criminal Justice -- Chapter 1. Crime and Criminal Justice -- Chapter 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime -- Chapter 3. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure -- Part Two. The Police and Law Enforcement -- Chapter 4. Public Policing and Private Security -- Chapter 5. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function -- Chapter 6. Issues in Policing -- Chapter 7. Police and the Rule of Law -- Part Three. Courts and Adjudication -- Chapter 8. Court Structure and Personnel -- Chapter 9. Pretrial and Trial Procedures -- Chapter 10. Punishment and Sentencing -- Part Four. Corrections -- Chapter 11. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice -- Chapter 12. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations -- Chapter 13. Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison -- Part Five. Contemporary Challenges in Criminal Justice -- Chapter 14. Juvenile Justice -- Chapter 15. The Evolving Crime Landscape -- Appendix. The Constitution of the United States.

Known for its authoritative and researched content, this top-selling title covers the latest developments in a user-friendly approach, with riveting examples and features to guide students through the concepts, policies and processes of today's criminal justice system.

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