An Introduction to Criminal Justice by Davies, Pamela; Francis, Peter; Harding, Jamie;

Short description:

The most comprehensive title available on Criminal Justice, with each chapter written by an expert in the field. 18 chapters spanning all that’s involved with, and fully contextualising, the criminal justice process: the agencies, institutions and processes and procedures that deal with victims, offenders and offending

Long description:

A must-buy for any student of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Policing, An Introduction to Criminology will guide you through the historical development and contemporary operation of criminal justice, and the role played by politics, power, policy, procedure, and people in shaping its past and present form.

This second edition examines the agencies, institutions and organisations that deliver criminal justice in England and Wales, and assesses their impact on crime, offending, victimisation, disorder and social harm. The book reviews the systems, processes, policies, and procedures that operate in each, evaluates the checks and balances that aim to maintain due process, fairness, and justice, and provides insight into the various attempts to make improvements to criminal justice over time.

Completely revised and updated, the book includes new chapters on Community Justice, Criminal Justice/Injustice, Race and Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Mental Health, and Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Justice to ensure the full span of contemporary issues is thoroughly explored. This book also:

• Explores global and international dimensions as well as the futures of criminal justice


• Incorporates practitioner experiences and voices to bring students closer to real-world practice


• Includes learning features to kick start your curiosity and criticality including reading suggestions, case studies, self-study questions, and a comprehensive glossary

Table of Contents:

1.Criminal Justice in England and Wales - Pamela Davies, Peter Francis
Part One: Criminal Justice in Context - Pamela Davies and Peter Francis
2.Criminal Justice Since 1945: A Brief History - Thomas Guiney
3.Definitions and the Counting of Crime - Jordan Cashmore and Ian Mahoney
4.Characteristics of Offenders and Crime Types - Hannah Bows
5.Researching Criminal Justice - Andromachi Tseloni and James Hunter
6.Media, Crime and Criminal Justice - Marianne Colbran
Part Two: The Operation and Practice of Criminal Justice - Pamela Davies, Peter Francis
7.Community Justice - Pamela Davies
8.The Police - Liam Ralph and Mike Rowe
9.Criminal Courts, Prosecution and Sentencing - Timi Osidipe and Bankole Cole
10.Imprisonment - Charlotte Bilby
11.Parole and Release from Prison - Harriet Pierpoint
12.Youth Justice - Tim Bateman
13.Dealing with Complaints and Misconduct - Jamie Harding
Part Three: Key Challenges in Criminal Justice - Pamela Davies, Peter Francis
14.Criminal Justice/Injustice - Sam Poyser, Angus Nurse, and Rebecca Milne
15.Supporting Victims and Witnesses - Pamela Davies
16.Race and Criminal Justice - Imran Awan and Pelham Carter
17.Criminal Justice and Mental Health - Heidi Hales, Natasha Kalebic and Andrew Forrester
18.Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Justice - Pamela Ugwudike