CJ: Realities and Challenges, 2nd ed. asks you to identify and dispel widely held myths of the criminal justice system, then consider historical views and contemporary research to reveal a real-world view of it. Finally, the authors will help you appreciate the conflicts and challenges that still need to be resolved, perhaps within your own criminal justice career. This second edition has been updated to include updated data, new and expanded coverage (especially of women in prison and restorative justice), up-to-date analysis, and cases and examples from today’s leading news stories.
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