Criminal Justice in Action,
12th Edition

Larry K. Gaines, Roger LeRoy Miller, Alexis Griggs

Criminal Justice in Action
ISBN-13: 9798214130958
Copyright 2027 | Published
600 pages | List Price: USD $297.95

As a student today, you do not want to simply learn about the world -- you want to change it. Gaines/Miller/Griggs' "Criminal Justice in Action," 12th Edition, offers a template for that change. This magazine-style text explores big questions about police tactics, incarceration policies, justice reform and other major issues in criminal justice. Think critically, ethically and practically about real-world issues from current headlines. Small investigations throughout the text help you understand how the U.S. criminal justice system affects everyone. Build essential skills for a career in criminal justice, or any field, as you explore the balance of interests, concepts and theories shaping today’s system. MindTap reinforces learning with video quizzes, decision-making activities, chapter quizzes and new Listen and React activities that task students to listen critically and respond.

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Part I: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
1. Criminal Justice Today.
2. Causes of Crime.
3. The Crime Picture: Offenders and Victims.
4. Inside Criminal Law.
Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
5. Law Enforcement Today.
6. Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing.
7. Police and the Constitution: The Rules of Law Enforcement.
Part III: CRIMINAL COURTS.
8. Courts and the Quest for Justice.
9. Pretrial Procedures: The Adversary System in Action.
10. The Criminal Trial.
11. Punishment and Sentencing.
Part IV: CORRECTIONS.
12. Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions.
13. Prisons and Jails.
14. The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry.
Part V: SPECIAL ISSUES.
15. The Juvenile Justice System.

  • Larry K. Gaines

    Larry Gaines serves as chair of his department. A longtime, well-known figure in the field, he is recognized both for his work as an educator and for his contributions to law enforcement.

  • Roger LeRoy Miller

    Roger LeRoy Miller, Ph.D. has served on the faculty of several universities, including the University of Washington, Clemson University, and the University of Miami School of Law. As a professor, he has taught intellectual property law and entertainment law, among other subjects. A widely published and respected author, his work has appeared in the Insurance Counsel Journal, Defense Research, California Trial Lawyers Journal, Antitrust Bulletin, Wisconsin Law Review, and Connecticut Law Review. He has authored or co-authored numerous authoritative textbooks on law, including BUSINESS LAW: TEXT & CASES; BUSINESS LAW TODAY: TEXT & SUMMARIZED CASES; and THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT TODAY. Professor Miller completed his studies at the University of California at Berkeley and University of Chicago.

  • Alexis Griggs

    Dr. Alexis Griggs is from Memphis, TN. She is currently the chair for Social and Behavioral Sciences department at Lemoyne-Owen College. Prior to her appointment as chair, she served as an assistant professor of criminal justice at Philander Smith University. Dr. Alexis Griggs has a substantial amount of work experience and a strong academic background that contributes significantly to the field of criminal justice.

  • New real-world vignettes open each chapter, sparking interest and critical thinking on topics like George Floyd, #MeToo, and COVID-19’s impact on justice.

  • The Cybersecurity & CJ feature explores cybercrime, encryption and digital threats, with analysis questions that challenge students to think from new perspectives.

  • Discretion in Action scenarios place students in criminal justice roles to solve real cases, then compare their decisions with actual practitioner responses.

  • Career-focused content includes job profiles, salary information and Social Media Career Tips to help students explore and prepare for 15+ criminal justice careers.

  • Chapters are structured around 8–10 clear learning objectives that guide reading, highlight key content and support review and assessment.

  • Comparative Criminal Justice features offer global insights into how other countries handle policing, courts and corrections.

  • Mastering Concepts features clarify complex topics and show how different parts of the justice system connect through comparisons and context.

  • Policy Matters features present opposing views on key issues like use of force and facial recognition, with questions and assignments to spark debate.

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