Larry J. Siegel, John L. Worrall Siegel, Larry J. creator author Worrall,John L. author at 2027 Eighteenth edition eng xix, 652 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. 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. 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. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. KF9223 .S4 2027 9798214130446 120830 20260410103151.0