Callie Marie Rennison & Mary J. Dodge 
Introduction to Criminal Justice [PDF ebook] 
Systems, Diversity, and Change

Introduction to Criminal Justice: Systems, Diversity, and Change, Fourth Edition, offers students a brief, yet thorough, introduction to criminal justice with up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the system in succinct and engaging chapters. Authors Callie Marie Rennison and Mary Dodge weave 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. Designed to show the connectedness of the criminal justice system, each case study brings the chapter concepts to life. Providing students with a more inclusive overview of criminal justice, important and timely topics such as ethics, policy, gender, diversity, and victimization are emphasized throughout.



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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

关于作者

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.