Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change / Edition 2

by Callie Marie Rennison, Mary J. Dodge

Overview

Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Fourth Edition, introduces your students to criminal justice by weaving four true criminal case studies throughout the book, capturing students’ attention with memorable stories that illustrate the real-life pathways and outcomes of criminal behavior and victimization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506347721
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/20/2017
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Callie Marie Rennison is the Director of Equity, and Title IX Coordinator at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. In addition, she is a full professor, and former Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in the School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. She earned a Ph D in 1997 in political science from the University of Houston, University Park. Her areas of research interest include investigating the nature, extent, and consequences of violent victimization, with an emphasis on research methodology, quantitative analysis, and measurement. Much of this research focuses on violence against women, violence against minority groups such as African Americans and Hispanics, crime data, and victim interaction with the criminal justice system. Callie recently served on a National Academies committee examining domestic sex trafficking of minors in the United States. Her research has appeared in numerous journals, including the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Violence and Victims, and Violence Against Women. Callie has taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses, including statistics, research methods, murder in America, crime and the media, and introduction to criminal justice.

Callie was awarded the School of Public Affairs Research and Creative Activities Award in 2013, the Teaching Award in 2011, and the Service Award in 2015. In 2016, she was awarded the American Society of Criminology’s Bonnie S. Fisher Victimology Career Award to recognize significant contributions in the area of Victimology over her lifetime.

Mary Dodge earned her Ph D in 1997 in criminology, law, and society from the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. She received her BA and MA in psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is a full professor at the University of Colorado Denver in the School of Public Affairs. Her research articles have appeared in the American Journal of Criminal Justice, Women & Criminal Justice, Contemporary Issues in Criminology, the International Journal of the Sociology of Law, The Prison Journal, Police Quarterly, the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, and the Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime. Her most recent articles explore public opinion and white-collar crime and misconduct by policewomen. She and Gilbert Geis coedited the book Lessons of Criminology and share authorship on the book Stealing Dreams: A Fertility Clinic Scandal. She is also the author of Women and White-Collar Crime. Her research and writing interests include women in the criminal justice system, white-collar crime, policing, prostitution, and courts.

Mary was the 2007 recipient of the campuswide University of Colorado Denver Excellence in Teaching Award. She received the School of Public Affairs Teaching Award in 2001, 2005, and 2006 and the Research and Creative Activities Award in 2002 and 2004. In 2011, she received the School of Public Affairs and University of Colorado’s awards for excellence in service. Her research often involves collaboration with local and national police departments and law enforcement agencies.

Table of Contents

Preface
Thank You
About the Authors
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Introduction: Making Our Way Through the Criminal Justice System
What Is the Criminal Justice System?
How Does the Criminal Justice System Work?
What Is Crime?
Crime Definitions Change Over Time
The Criminal Justice System: Purpose and Perspectives
Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Crime and the Media
Criminal Justice Versus Criminology
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime
Introduction: Why and How Is Crime Measured?
FBI Measurement of Crime
Bureau of Justice Statistics Measurement of Crime
Violent and Property Crime Rates and Trends
Measuring Cybercrime, Terrorism, and White-Collar Crime
Fear and Risk of Victimization
Theory in Criminal Justice
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 3. Criminal Justice and the Law
Introduction: The Development of Law
History of Law
The Role and Purpose of Law
Sources of Criminal Law
Types of Law
Legal Definitions
Criminal Defenses
Evolving Standards and Practices
The Rights of Victims
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part II: Law Enforcement
Chapter 4. The History of Policing
Introduction: Policing as a Dynamic Entity
Early English Policing
Colonial America and Policing
Advancing Professionalism in Policing: 20th-Century Reform
Diversity in Policing
Unrest in Policing (1960s and 1970s)
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 5. On the Streets: Organization, Responsibilities, and Challenges
Introduction: Contemporary Policing
The Police Organization
The Police Role
Who Are the Police?
Community Policing
Intelligence-Led/Evidence-Based Policing
21st-Century Policing
Controversial Issues in Policing
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 6. Police and the Rule of Law
Introduction: The Importance of Justice, Law, and Order
Police and the Courts
Due Process and Police Activities
Technology
Warrant Requirements and Serving Warrants
Custodial Interrogation
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part III: Courts
Chapter 7. The Courts and Judiciary
Introduction: The Court Process
Federal and State Court Systems
Court Congestion and the Consequences
Specialized and Problem-Solving Courts
The Judiciary
Diversity in the Judiciary
Court Administration and Management
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 8. The Prosecution, Defense, and Pretrial Activities
Introduction: Actors and Procedures in the Courtroom
The Prosecutor
The Defense Attorney
After the Arrest: Charging the Defendant
Bail and Pretrial Events
Plea Bargains
Discovery, Motions, and Scheduling
Jury Selection
Diversity and Pretrial Events
Technology in the Courtroom
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 9. The Criminal Trial and Sentencing
Introduction: The Criminal Trial and Sentencing
Reaching a Verdict
Sentencing
A Special Criminal Trial: Capital Cases
Victims of Crime and the Criminal Trial
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part IV: Corrections
Chapter 10. Correctional Responses in the Community
Introduction: Corrections in the Community
The History of Corrections in the Community in the United States
Contemporary Use of Corrections in the Community
Goals of Correctional Responses in the Community
Types of Correctional Responses in the Community
Effectiveness of Corrections in the Community
Probation Officers
Diversity in Community Corrections
Technology and Community Corrections
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 11. Institutional Corrections
Introduction: Institutional Corrections
Historical Perspectives in Institutional Corrections
Current Perspectives in Institutional Corrections
Contemporary Jails and Lockups
Contemporary Prisons
Diversity in Jails and Prisons
Technology and Institutional Corrections
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 12. Prison Life and Life After Prison
Introduction: Living in Prison
Classification Systems and Solitary Confinement
Prison Violence
Prison Challenges
Life After Prison: Parole and Reentry
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Part V: Beyond The Basics
Chapter 13. The Juvenile Justice System
Introduction: The Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Justice: A Brief History
Establishing Juvenile Rights
The Contemporary Juvenile Justice System
Steps in the Juvenile Justice System
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Chapter 14. Exploring Specialized and Topical Issues
Introduction: Overview of Specialized and Topical Issues
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Domestic Human and Sex Trafficking
The #Me Too Movement
Hate Crimes and Bias-Motivated Crimes
Violence Against College Students
Forensic Science
CSI Effect
Chapter Wrap-Up
Key Points
Key Terms
Review Questions
Critical Thinking Matters
Appendix: The Bill of Rights
Glossary
Notes
Index

Editorial Reviews

There is nothing on the market that is as comprehensive in coverage using various delivery modes of that coverage, the most updated, well organized, and presented with ample list of discussion questions/exercises as well as study tools.”

Iryna Malendevych

"I thought this textbook worked really well for the material we were learning. It was clear and concise and presented the material in a way that was easy to understand."

Student‘

I really like all of the springboards for discussion included within the text, as interactivity is one of the great challenges in online instruction”

Carol Trent

"Really appreciated the focus on diversity and the specific cases/examples weaves through the textbook."

Student

"I thought this textbook worked really well for the material we were learning. It was clear and concise and presented the material in a way that was easy to understand."

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The information is clearly laid out for students to grasp. The chapters are not too long and students should be able to easily grasp concepts. They cover important policy areas that are often ignored in other Intro texts.

Michelle L. Foster

…I appreciated the inclusion of diversity and felt that the current events and contemporary issues presented throughout the book were very relevant to the study of criminal justice today…Students are always appreciative of interactive components, such as audio and video, and they enjoy reading various case studies. I also really liked the images and thought that the graphics were interesting and made the content much more understandable.

Kweilin T. Lucas

Introduction to Criminal Justice by Rennison and Dodge is one of the best books for Introduction to CJ. It is written for students who are not familiar with all the components of the criminal justice system. It also includes an instructor site that provides helpful resources for instructors. I have used this book for two semesters, and my students really seem to enjoy it.

Dr. Brittany Rodriguez

Students have positively evaluated the text. I think it is comprehensive without being too hard for an introductory level course. Also, I teach many students who have no background in criminal justice (non-majors). Unlike majors, most of these students have little to no knowledge of the system (knowledge perhaps gained from television and movies). This text is suitable for them also.

Shana L. Maier

I found this text to be perfectly organized to present the criminal justice system from beginning to end in a very logical and sensible manner. It is well written at a level that will allow the student to better understand the complexities of the system.

Dr. Butch Beach

The contemporary issues and challenges confronting the U.S. justice system are critically and comprehensively examined in the latest edition of Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change. The text applies a unique lens to understanding the interconnected nature of crime and justice, the role of diversity, and how technology has changed the field of law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system.

Christina Mancini

Great text. Very user friendly for both faculty and student. Awesome for the visual learner. Highly recommended!!

Jeffrey M. O’Donnell

Good comprehensive overview of the subjects and the personal stories made the text more interesting to read

Jason Davis

A strong text book to be used in an introduction to criminal justice course…. I truly enjoyed the writing style and liked the victimization twist it portrays

Katie L. Swope

Very easy to adapt for online courses…Addresses multiple learning styles through multimedia approach

Danielle Mc Donald

I overall enjoyed reading this text. It was well organized and well written. The updated trend information is something that has been needed in an Introduction to Criminal Justice text for some time.

Jennifer Riggs

"I really enjoy the book. It's easy to follow and the case studies are great as well."

Megan Miner

Comprehensive, accurate, interesting and appropriate for our students. I was impressed with this text and these authors. Great use of illustrations and diagrams

Jacqueline Mullany

Rennison and Dodge should be commended for writing a parsimonious introductory book tailored to the typical undergraduate student. The authors are able to connect the many components of the criminal justice system by interweaving the same four real life examples throughout the book.

Brandon L. Bang

Great text. Very user friendly for both faculty and student. Awesome for the visual learner. Highly recommended!!

Jeffrey M. O’Donnell

Very easy to adapt for online courses…Addresses multiple learning styles through multimedia approach

Danielle McDonald

A strong text book to be used in an introduction to criminal justice course…. I truly enjoyed the writing style and liked the victimization twist it portrays

Colin Glennon

"There is nothing on the market that is as comprehensive in coverage using various delivery modes of that coverage, the most updated, well organized, and presented with ample list of discussion questions/exercises as well as study tools."

--Iryna Malendevych

"I really like all of the springboards for discussion included within the text, as interactivity is one of the great challenges in online instruction"

--Carol Trent

-There is nothing on the market that is as comprehensive in coverage using various delivery modes of that coverage, the most updated, well organized, and presented with ample list of discussion questions/exercises as well as study tools.-

--Iryna Malendevych

-I really like all of the springboards for discussion included within the text, as interactivity is one of the great challenges in online instruction-

--Carol Trent

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