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CJ 2022, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (July 21, 2022) © 2023

  • James A. Fagin Lincoln College - Normal
  • Michele P. Bratina

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Title overview

CJ 2022 is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research and current events shaping criminal justice today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, its pedagogy moves you beyond memorization to true understanding.

Building on the 2019 edition, the 2022 Edition explores significant changes in the criminal justice field since 2018 and the resulting challenges faced by practitioners in law enforcement, corrections and the courts. You'll consider the cross-systems nature of crime, law and justice, and the benefits of integrative approaches to problem-solving.

New topics include judicial and legislative developments, criminal justice responses to COVID-19, police-community relations, police-behavioral health partnerships, crisis intervention strategies, immigration policy and homeland security.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Criminal Justice
  2. Measuring Crime and Victimization
  3. Crime: The Search for Understanding
  4. Criminal Law: Crimes and the Limits of Law
  5. An Overview of Law Enforcement: History, Agencies, Personnel, and Strategies
  6. Oversight and Professionalism of Law Enforcement
  7. The Court System
  8. Courtroom Participants and the Trial
  9. Sentencing
  10. Jails and Prisons
  11. Community Corrections
  12. Reentry, Desistance-Focused Criminal Justice, and Reintegration
  13. The Juvenile Justice System
  14. Trending Topics

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Name Index

Subject Index

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