Introduction to Criminal Justice
- 8th Edition - July 30, 2014
- Imprint: Anderson
- Authors: Lawrence F. Travis III, Bradley D. Edwards
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 9 0 7 0 - 8
This student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process—outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections.
- Systems approach to the criminal justice process provides students with an excellent foundation in the discipline
- Each chapter is enhanced by important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions
- An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice
Students in introductory criminal justice courses.
1. Criminal Justice Perspectives
2. The Justice Process
3. Crime and Crime Control
4. Counting Crimes and Criminals
5. Police and Policing
6. Law Enforcement in the Criminal Justice System
7. The Criminal Courts
8. People and Problems in the Courts
9. Sentencing: The Goals and Process of Punishment
10. Incarceration
11. Problems and Issues in Incarceration
12. Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
13. Issues in Community Supervision
14. The Juvenile Justice System
15. Discharge and Developments
- Edition: 8
- Published: July 30, 2014
- Imprint: Anderson
- No. of pages: 576
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780323290708
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Lawrence F. Travis III
Lawrence F. Travis III is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. His primary research interests lie in policing, criminal justice policy reform, sentencing, and corrections.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Cincinnati, OH, USABE
Bradley D. Edwards
Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including corrections, criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research. He completed his B.S. and M.A. at East Tennessee State University.
Affiliations and expertise
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA