Criminal Justice
by Lumen Learning
This book introduces key concepts in the U.S. criminal justice system. It explores the structure and function of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Topics include the definition of crime, due process, roles of police, legal procedures, and prison systems. The book also covers challenges like racial disparity, reform, and the balance between crime control and individual rights, aiming to provide a foundational understanding of the justice system.
Description from LibreTexts.
- Publisher
- Lumen Learning
- Subjects
- Social Sciences, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Licence
- LibreTexts's catalogue gives none for this book
- Who can read
- Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects