Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice
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The text is divided into six units. Each unit provides a historical foundation to the theoretical concepts discussed followed by carefully selected articles that encourage readers to compare more recent research within the system to the prior purpose and intent of each component of the criminal justice system.
The opening unit examines the differences between offender behavior and system behavior and provides students with an overview of criminological theories and their micro meso and macro applications. Proceeding units focus on a specific area of the criminal justice system including law and government; law enforcement; courts and sentencing; corrections; and probations and aftercare. Specific topics addressed within the articles include procedural justice legitimacy and the effective rule of law; concepts and strategies that have influenced community policing; realism about judges; the scale of imprisonment in the United States; and more.
Emphasizing critical thought and real-world application Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Justice is an ideal textbook for courses in criminal justice theory.
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