Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century, 16th Edition © 2021
Criminal Justice Today, published by Pearson, looks at the American criminal justice system through the tension between individual rights and public order. By examining police, courts, and corrections, the text challenges students to think critically about the system’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Comprehensive coverage of crime in the United States
- Updated throughout with current issues
- Powerful Pearson Revel® Platform
Introductory Criminal Justice Program with Digital Integration
A contemporary look at America’s courts, corrections system, and policing that caters to the modern student.
Freedom and Security
Criminal Justice Today shows students how the debates around freedom and security shape the current landscape of societal thinking around the justice system.
Contemporary Concerns
Students thoroughly explore the role of social media, smartphones, and personal online videos in shaping individual and collective understanding of the criminal justice system.
Evaluating Today’s Legal System
The author of the text consistently asks students to critique the major issues affecting the criminal justice system and the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to solving societal challenges.
Criminal Justice CTE Teaching Solutions
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YOU Decide Freedom OR Safety?
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CJ Careers
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CJ News
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CJ Issues
Continuous Interactive Learning Environment
Pearson Revel® is an immersive learning experience that enlivens familiar and respected course content with media interactives and assessments. Revel improves results by empowering students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment.
Additional Resources for Criminal Justice Today
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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Instructor’s Manual
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Test Bank with TestGen®
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PowerPoint Presentations
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The Test Bank includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and True/False questions for each chapter.
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Frequently asked questions about Criminal Justice Today
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What topics are included in the Table of Contents?
PART I: CRIME IN AMERICA
- What Is Criminal Justice?
- The Crime Picture
- The Search for Causes
- Criminal Law
PART II: POLICING
- Policing: History and Structure
- Policing: Purpose and Organization
- Policing: Legal Aspects
- Policing: Issues and Challenges
PART III: ADJUDICATION
- The Courts: Structure and Participants
- Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial
- Sentencing
PART IV: CORRECTIONS
- Probation, Parole, and Reentry
- Prisons and Jails
- Prison Life
PART V: SPECIAL ISSUES
- Juvenile Justice
- Drugs and Crime
- Terrorism, Multinational Criminal Justice, and Global Issues
- High-Technology Crimes
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What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
Grades 9-12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for introductory criminal justice courses.
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What Student Resources are available?Available Student Resources include the print Student Edition and student access to the Pearson Revel® online course.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include the downloadable Instructor's Manual, TestGen® Test Bank, Visual Aid PowerPoint® presentations, and teacher access to the Pearson Revel® online course.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access to Pearson Revel® can be purchased for 1 or 6 years.
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Is institutional licensing offered for Criminal Justice Today on Pearson Revel®?Yes, selecting the institutional licensing option means that students will not need an access code to join their course. Contact your Savvas Account Manager for more details.
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