Critical Issues in Crime and Justice

A comprehensive, provocative overview of the origins and present state of issues and perspectives in criminal justice and criminology from leading scholars in the field

Critical Issues in Crime and Justice: Thought, Policy, and Practice, 3rd Edition provides an incisive overview of the criminal justice and criminology curriculum through contributed essays designed to review and expand upon key areas of study. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the book illustrates the breadth of research, policy, and practice implications in key areas of the field, such as crime theory, law enforcement, jurisprudence, corrections, and criminal justice organization and management. The coverage of concepts, insights, voices, and perspectives will challenge criminal justice and criminology students to synthesize what they have learned, to question standard interpretations, and to begin to create new directions and visions for their future careers as professionals in the field.
Features and Benefits:
Some of the most creative, original, and respected names in the field share their expertise in contributed chapters, bringing the history, practice, hot-button issues, and current directions in contemporary criminal justice to life Comprehensive coverage of all major topic areas making it useful for critical issues or capstone courses Contemporary topics and interesting approaches serve as a springboard for class discussion and student research activitiesNEW TO THIS EDITION:
NEW and updated chapters offer a survey of contemporary issues impacting the criminal justice system Updated data and statistics in every chapter highlight current trends and research in criminal justice and criminology today. NEW chapter Sex Offender Policies (Chapter 11) explores the intentions and unintended consequences behind these policies. NEW Chapter on Human Trafficking (Chapter 12) offers insights and case studies on the critical issue of sex and labor trafficking around the world. NEW Chapter on terrorism (Chapter 13) looks at mass-casualty terrorism in our modern era and its destabilizing influence on the global community. NEW Chapter on the involvement of the mentally ill in the criminal justice system (Chapter 21) asks key questions about the prevalence of mentally ill offenders. NEW Chapter on community corrections (Chapter 24) explores challenges around rehabilitation, reintegration, and reentry