Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction

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Prentice Hall, 2001 - Law - 499 pages

Written by an author dedicated to making the subject of criminal justice interesting for students, this streamlined paperback focuses directly upon the crime picture in America and the three traditional elements of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. It uses real-life stories throughout that are designed to capture and sustain the attention of its readers and guide them towards achieving a meaningful and comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered in this dynamic field of study.

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THE SYSTEM 13
13
BODY PARTS
27
GUNS CRIME AND GUN CONTROL
45
Copyright

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