The American system of criminal justice

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.