Study Guide for American System of Criminal Justice

by Smith, Christopher E.

• ISBN13: 9780534575571
• ISBN10: 0534575579
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-10
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This classic best-seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle," encourages students to become better citizens and to determine what justice means in our society as well as what role individuals play in the criminal justice system. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States. Available for the first time with Criminal JusticeNow, a Web-based, intelligent study system.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Crime and Justice in America	1	(18)
Crime, Victimization, and Criminal Behavior	19	(17)
Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law	36	(21)
Police	57	(13)
Police Operations	70	(18)
Policing: Issues and Trends	88	(18)
Court	106	(15)
Prosecution and Defense	121	(21)
Pretrial Processes	142	(17)
Trial and Posttrial Processes	159	(15)
Punishment and Sentencing	174	(17)
Corrections	191	(20)
Community Corrections: Probation/Intermediate Sanctions	211	(16)
Prisons: Their Goals and Management	227	(19)
Prison Society	246	(15)
Release and Supervision in the Community	261	(16)
Juvenile Justice	277