Author : Christine Gardiner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781611631449
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (314 download)
Book Synopsis California's Criminal Justice System by : Christine Gardiner
Download or read book California's Criminal Justice System written by Christine Gardiner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California's Criminal Justice System provides a state-specific look at the unique features of the criminal justice system in California. This book shares the history, purpose, structure and procedures of California's criminal justice system. It begins with conversations about the state of crime in California, the state constitution and the practices of legislative actions and direct democracy in creating laws for the state. The book includes discussions of criminal justice agencies and institutions such as policing, corrections and the juvenile justice system. The authors also highlight some of the current criminal justice controversies within the state, including capital punishment, gangs and victims rights. This text is appropriate for undergraduate students in introductory courses on criminal justice, law and government. The Teacher's Manual is available electronically on a CD or via email. Please contact Beth Hall at [email protected] to request a copy. PowerPoint slides are available upon adoption. Sample slides from the full 199-slide presentation are available to view here. Email [email protected] for more information.