Introduction to Criminal Justice

"CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TECHNOLOGY" DEMONSTRATES THE IMPACT OF TODAY'S LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCEMENTS. These engaging features show students how police officers, courts and corrections are using new technology in the criminal justice system. Thought-provoking examples demonstrate both the challenges and opportunities these latest technology advancements represent.

"EVIDENCE-BASED JUSTICE" FOCUSES ON RESEARCH-SUPPORTED POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS. Students see the impact of research in criminal justice decision making as this feature demonstrates how well-designed, applied research enables stronger policies, more effective programs and improved daily practices.

"REFORMING CRIMINAL JUSTICE" HIGHLIGHTS IDEAS AND PRACTICES FOR REVAMPING CRIMINAL JUSTICE. This feature examines the need for and feasibility of current ideas and cutting-edge practices that professionals are promoting to improve or even remodel key aspects of today's criminal justice system.

"ANALYZING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES" MOTIVATES CRITICAL THINKING. This valuable feature guides students in thinking critically and carefully examining current criminal justice issues and practices.

"CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE" BOXES INTRODUCE REWARDING PROFESSIONS IN THE FIELD. These helpful career features present candid, detailed information on salaries, educational requirements and future prospects for professional positions in criminal justice.

"ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: A WRITING ASSIGNMENT" PROMPTS STUDENTS TO CONSIDER AND CLEARLY COMMUNICATE ETHICAL DECISIONS. This special ethical feature appears in each chapter and guides students in facing and resolving ethical dilemmas they may confront as professionals in criminal justice.

"FACT CHECK" MARGINAL BOXES COMPARE OPINIONS ON CONTROVERSIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE TOPICS. Students compare their personal opinions with the public's opinion on specific, debatable topics. Students then contrast the opinion poll results to the reality surrounding the topic. For example, the boxed feature in Chapter 3 explores opinions concerning the best approach to dealing with crime. The feature then compares those results to what is already known and proven in effective crime control policy.

"SIGNIFICANT CASES" BOXES APPEAR IN CHAPTERS THAT REFERENCE INFLUENTIAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS. These boxed features bring special attention to critical Supreme Court decisions. At the end of these chapters, "Significant Cases" tables summarize these critical cases for quick reference, listing the year, key issues and decision.

"THE EVOLUTION OF…" FEATURE DEMONSTRATES THE IMPACT AND PROGRESSION OF SPECIFIC KEY SUPREME COURT DECISIONS. These engaging features appear in the chapters covering legal issues. The features summarize the evolution of key Supreme Court decisions, such as Carroll versus the United States and Miranda versus Arizona.

CLEAR LEARNING OBJECTIVES PROVIDE MAXIMUM LEARNING REINFORCEMENT. Each chapter's learning objectives are carefully integrated within the text in this edition. The learning objectives correspond to and are clearly identified within end-of-chapter summary sections and are linked to corresponding test items in the accompanying Test Bank.

"THE EVOLUTION OF…" FEATURE DEMONSTRATES THE IMPACT AND PROGRESSION OF SPECIFIC KEY SUPREME COURT DECISIONS. These engaging features appear in the chapters covering legal issues. The features summarize the evolution of key Supreme Court decisions, such as Carroll versus the United States and Miranda versus Arizona.

CLEAR LEARNING OBJECTIVES PROVIDE MAXIMUM LEARNING REINFORCEMENT. Each chapter's learning objectives are carefully integrated within the text in this edition. The learning objectives correspond to and are clearly identified within end-of-chapter summary sections and are linked to corresponding test items in the accompanying Test Bank.

NEW "SPOTLIGHT ON CRIME STEREOTYPES" FEATURES EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF STEREOTYPING IN TODAY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS. These features help readers identify decision points at which bias can occur and equip them with the tools and information to move past stereotyping. Various features examine stereotypes surrounding immigration and crime as well as common stereotypes in judicial decision-making. One intriguing feature even examines whether or not criminals stereotype their victims.

UPDATES ADDRESS CURRENT EVENTS IMPACTING CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY. This edition discusses the pandemic’s effects on crime and criminal justice, the George Floyd incident and efforts to reform criminal justice and reduce discrimination and racism. New coverage also examines increases in hate crimes under the Trump administration, mass shootings, officer-involved shooting trends, police ambush killings, lawsuits against pharmaceuticals, the movement to eliminate cash bail, the Harvey Weinstein trial, efforts to reduce jail and prison populations and the Wells Fargo fraudulent account scandal.

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CHAPTER-OPENING CASES CAPTURE ATTENTION WITH FASCINATING, HIGH-PROFILE INCIDENTS. Each chapter opens with a riveting account drawn from a high-profile, real case that illustrates key concepts. This exciting start to the chapter encourages your students to immediately begin absorbing and applying the chapter's material.

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