A realistic, applied, and practical text, which introduces students to the real world of criminal justice.

Fagin uses clear and simple examples drawn from decades of experience to bring criminal justice alive for students. With a clear and readable style, the author places the criminal justice system in the broader context of American government.

James Fagin is a recognized educator in the administration of justice; an expert in areas of contemporary concern, such as transnational terrorism, computer crime, and computer technologies in criminal justice; and has hands-on experience in law enforcement.

Part 1 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Chapter 1 Criminal Justice
Chapter 2 An Overview of the Criminal Justice Process

Part 2 Crime and the Law

Chapter 3 Criminal Behavior: Definitions and Causes
Chapter 4 Victimology: The Other Side of Crime
Chapter 5 Criminal Law: Control Versus Liberty

Part 3 Law Enforcement

Chapter 6 Due Process and Police Procedure
Chapter 7 American Policing
Chapter 8 Police Professionalism and the Community
Chapter 9 Homeland Security: The New Era of Federalism in Policing

Part 4 The Courts

Chapter 10 The Court System
Chapter 11 Courtroom Participants and the Trial
Chapter 12 Sentencing and Sanctions

Part 5 Corrections

Chapter 13 Jails and Prisons
Chapter 14 Probation and Parole
Chapter 15 Prevention and Corrections in the Community

Part 6 Juvenile Justice and Crime

Chapter 16 The Juvenile Justice System: The Youthful Offender
Chapter 17 Crime in America: The Challenge to the Police and the Public