Introduction to Criminal Justice

Contained in this textbook are the historical background and traditional framework that has led to the current criminal legal system as we know it. The book further explains the police and community relations social dynamic, and provides various examples of mission, philosophy and objectives of the criminal justice system for the reader’s consideration. The textbook then extends to a forward-facing look to the future, examining societal trends, contemporary and controversial matters, and new approaches meant to create a more healthy and sustainable approach to addressing criminal justice issues in the United States.