Although criminal justice systems in developed Western countries are much alike in form, structure, and function, the American system is unique. While it is str
A comprehensive and accesible overview of the operation of the American criminal justice system. This handbook's extensive coverage of the criminal justice syst
How can a society prevent-not deter, not punish-but prevent crime? Criminal justice prevention, commonly called crime control, aims to prevent crime after an in
This handbook offers a comprehensive examination of crimes as public policy subjects to provide an authoritative overview of current knowledge about the nature,
The fifth edition provides reviews of diverse topics as public views about crime and justice, youth crime and justice and state crime and human rights.