Take a close look at the concepts, policies and processes shaping today's criminal justice system with Siegel/Worrall's "Introduction to Criminal Justice," 18th Edition. This trusted, reader-friendly edition explores the impact of recent events -- from bail reform to cybercrime tactics -- on crime and the justice system. This edition is packed with high-profile examples and the latest developments and trends, including the ongoing police staffing crisis and COVID-19’s effect on the prison system. Engaging narratives, vivid illustrations, fascinating cases and special topic features reveal the workings of policing, courts and corrections. You’ll examine scandals, headlines, cutting-edge research and court decisions. MindTap reinforces your learning with quizzes, decision-making activities and new Listen and React activities that task you to think critically and respond.
Part I: THE NATURE OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
1. Crime and Criminal Justice.
2. The Nature and Extent of Crime.
3. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure.
Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
4. Public Policing and Private Security.
5. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function.
6. Issues in Policing.
7. Police and the Rule of Law.
Part III: COURTS AND ADJUDICATION.
8. Court Structure and Personnel.
9. Pretrial and Trial Procedures.
10. Punishment and Sentencing.
Part IV: CORRECTIONS.
11. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice.
12. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations.
13. Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison.
Part V: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
14. Juvenile Justice.
15. The Evolving Crime Landscape.
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Larry J. Siegel
Larry J. Siegel was born in the Bronx, New York. While living on Jerome Avenue and attending City College (CCNY) in the 1960s, he was swept up in the social and political currents of the time. He became intrigued with the influence that contemporary culture had on individual behavior: Did people shape society or did society shape people? He applied his interest in social forces and human behavior to the study of crime and justice. After graduating from CCNY, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he was a faculty member for nine years. He has also held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He then taught for 27 years at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where is now a professor emeritus. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, criminal justice, courts, corrections, criminal procedure and policing. Larry, his wife Therese and their dog Sophie now live in Naples, Florida, where he continues to write on various topics and issues in crime and justice.
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John L. Worrall
JOHN L. WORRALL is Professor of Criminology at the University of Texas at Dallas. A Seattle native, he received a BA, double majoring in psychology and law and justice, from Central Washington University in 1994. Both his MA (criminal justice) and PhD (political science) were received from Washington State University, where he graduated in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, he was a member of the criminal justice faculty at California State University, San Bernardino. He joined UTD in Fall 2006. Dr. Worrall has published articles and book chapters on topics ranging from legal issues in policing to crime measurement. He is the author of Crime Control in America: What Works? (3rd ed., Pearson) and Criminal Procedure: From First Contact to Appeal (5th ed., Pearson); coauthor of several texts, including most recently, with Jennifer L. Moore, Criminal Law and Procedure (Pearson, 2014); and editor of the journal Police Quarterly.
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The text has been updated with the latest events, policies and data, from bail reform and cybercrimes to COVID-19’s impact on prisons and the return of the firing squad.
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MindTap reinforces learning with quizzes, decision-making activities and new Listen and React activities that task learners to think critically and respond.
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Each chapter opens with a real-world case that grabs attention and introduces key concepts in policing, courts, corrections and justice policy.
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Evidence-Based Justice and Analyzing Issues features promote critical thinking and connect research to real-world criminal justice practices.
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Career and Ethics boxes explore job paths, salaries and dilemmas students may face in the field, encouraging reflection and professional readiness.
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Fact Check and Significant Cases boxes compare public opinion with reality and highlight key Supreme Court decisions with summaries and context.
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The Evolution Of… features trace the development of landmark legal rulings, helping students understand how precedent shapes criminal justice.
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All-new Learning Objectives align with chapter structures, summaries and test items to support mastery, retention and assessment readiness.
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