Issues in Criminal Justice: A Reader for Critical Thought

Issues in Criminal Justice: A Reader for Critical Thought provides students with scholarly articles that address a variety of challenges within the criminal justice system. The anthology exposes readers to a spectrum of diverse perspectives to inspire thoughtful consideration and lively debate regarding aspects, concepts, and viewpoints related to criminal justice.The text is organized into six units that address topics often discussed in introductory criminal justice courses. Each unit addresses a major element associated with the criminal justice system and features an introduction, readings, and discussion questions.The second edition features new readings on the topics of racial bias, women's experiences in the criminal justice system, issues related to cash bail, mass incarcerations, working with veterans and addressing PTSD, juvenile justice reform, strengthening elder safety and security, and more.Designed to foster critical thinking skills, Issues in Criminal Justice is ideal for senior-level capstones or seminars and upper-division or graduate-level courses with a focus on contemporary issues in the discipline.