administration of criminal justice

Traces the history of crime and punishment in the U.S. from the 1800s to the early 2000s, covering twelve topics, focusing on different types of crime, and their causes.

A comprehensive guide to the juvenile justice system that provides information on how children are impacted by American law, whether it pertains to their own actions or the actions of the adults in their lives.

Provides a selection of essays on criminal justice systems around the world, including information on law enforcement, courts, corrections, and other issues.

Presents opposing viewpoints on such aspects of criminal justice as reform of the system, rights of the accused, and police abuse of authority.

Presents a year of observation and participation in the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles, following the stories of a handful of youths facing a variety of charges and awaiting decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.

A collection of twenty-four essays by lawyers, historians, intellectuals, feminists, and journalists that address issues such as media politics, domestic violence, and race all relating to the O.J. Simpson trial.

Examines the political and social issues associated with the dealing with crime; and contains case studies and statistical data on topics including gun control, racial profiling, and euthanasia.

Examines aspects of the American criminal justice system, including police powers, gun control, mandatory sentencing, juvenile justice, and the death penalty.

Presents opposing viewpoints on such aspects of criminal justice as reform of the system, rights of the accused, sentencing laws, and the legal system.

Presents a diverse selection of primary sources that examine various aspects of the debate over crime in America, exploring the questions of what causes crime, whether or not crime is increasing, the effectiveness of criminal justice measures, and how to prevent juvenile crime.