The Criminal Justice Network: An Introduction - Softcover

Cox, Steven M.; Wade, John

9780697126993: The Criminal Justice Network: An Introduction

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0697126994 ISBN 13: 9780697126993

Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1997

Provides a practical overview of the complexities of the US criminal justice system. This text emphasizes that the system can be best understood by showing its relationship with the public, the role of discretion throughout the system, and the effects of politics on daily operations.

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From the Publisher:

Further streamlined to 15 chapters from 17, making the book even more manageable and affordable.
Expanded discussion of community policing (chapter 6).
Added coverage of stalking and intermediate sanctions.
Brief, value-priced, paperback that emphasizes the criminal justice process as a dynamic network.
Recognition of various publics as important components of the criminal justice network, gives students a realistic look at how police agencies are influenced by, and in turn influence, outside groups.
Key Terms, Discussion Questions, and Suggested Readings provided in each chapter
Important court decisions and key points of the U.S. Constitution available in an Appendix for quick reference.

About the Author:

Steven Cod and John Wade both of Western Illinois University

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