CJ  2010
We set out to create a brief Introductory CJ book with the following objectives…Make itaffordable...$45 netCreate a texttoday’s studentwill want to readIntegrate powerfulmedia…www.prenhall.com/cji(Criminal Justice Interactive)Clearlyand concisely explain key concepts and reinforce throughoutShow the link between concepts andcurrenteventsWe’ve designed a text focused on learning with content accessible for today’s student.  This text focuses on the critical objectives of each chapter and presents them in a way that is clear, visual and instructional.  Every chart, picture, and illustration serves a purpose…help the student learn.  While we understand students are often visual learners, we did not want to create a text busy with boxed features and irrelevant pictures.  Instead we focused on the core concepts and relevant and recent real world applications.  We then built a format/design that engages the student, without sacrificing the necessary academic rigor.  The text promotes true learning as opposed to rote memorization and is a source for engaging debates and discussions in the classroom.