Criminal Justice in America

Cole, Smith, and DeJong's CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, Eighth Edition, lets you experience the real-world excitement of this dynamic field. In this engaging, reader-friendly book, you'll learn about new career opportunities in criminal justice and read true stories of offenders and their experiences within the system. You'll also learn about the crucial role that public policy plays in the criminal justice system and explore the hot issues that are changing the face of criminal justice today--and shaping its future.