The American system of criminal justice
By: George F. Cole, Christopher E. Smith
Contributors: Smith, Christopher E.
Publisher: Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Format: [sound recording] /
Number of pages: 662
Subjects: Administration of Criminal justice
Other titles: Criminal justice
Description: In this [text], you'll read the true stories of offenders and their experiences within the system. You'll learn how crucial a role public policy plays in understanding the workings of criminal justice. You'll be immersed in the hot issues changing the face of criminal justice. [you'll also] find: new coverage throughout, including the latest on the role of criminal justice in the war on terrorism, the dramatic chances in American policing, toughened crime control, and many other topics.-Back cover.
Notes: Originally published: Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2007. 11th ed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 616-630).

Distribution is restricted to RFB & D members who have a documented print disability such as a visual impairment, learning disability or other physical disability.
Table of contents: title: Crime and the criminal justice system: Crime and justice in America; Victimization and criminal behavior; Criminal justice system; Criminal justice and the rule of law; title: Police: Police; Police officers and law enforcement operations; Policing, contemporary issues and challenges; Police and constitutional law; title: Courts: Courts and pretrial processes; Prosecution and defense; Determination of guilt, plea bargaining and trails; Punishment and sentencing; title: Corrections: Corrections; Community corrections, probation and intermediate sanctions; Incarceration and prison society; Reentry into the community; title: Juvenile justice system: Juvenile justice; title: Appendixes: Constitution of the United States, criminal justice Amendments; Understanding and using criminal justice data; title: Glossary.