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Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System

by Adam J. McKee

A structured introduction to U.S. criminal justice

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A structured introduction to U.S. criminal justice

Adam J. McKee’s overview maps the U.S. criminal justice system across four connected areas: policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Its six-chapter structure, with five sections in each chapter, gives the material a clear framework for introductory study and classroom use. The scope brings legal institutions and justice-system functions together in one concise reference, offering a starting point for understanding how these areas fit within the broader system.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Introductory students studying U.S. criminal justice
  • Instructors seeking a consistent framework for organizing introductory course material
  • Readers wanting a concise overview of policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice

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U.S. criminal justice systemPolicing and law enforcementCourts and correctionsJuvenile justice

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Book overview

This book provides an overview of the criminal justice system of the United States. It is intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Six chapters, each divided into five sections, provide the reader a consistent, comfortable format as well as providing the instructor with a consistent framework for ease of instructional design.

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