Description: "Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Brief Edition provides students with coverage of core concepts supported by student-tested pedagogical tools that promote student engagement, thought-provoking classroom discussions, and critical-thinking skills. Presenting the latest available research, statistics, and developments in a comprehensive yet concise format, this second edition walks students through scenarios that reflect high pressure, on-the-job circumstances, preparing them to meet such challenges in both the classroom and the real world. Throughout, the learning design emphasizes the critical-thinking and ethical decision-making skills required to work in the criminal justice system."--Publisher marketing.
Review Quotes: "Introduction to Criminal Justice provides great historical background for all topics, with lots of material for engaging students--even online students. It is well written and has student support in mind."--Allan Barnes, University of Alaska Anchorage
"This is a comprehensive introductory text that enables students to explore and fully understand the foundations of our criminal justice system in the United States."--Doug Klutz, University of Alabama