Criminal Justice: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Gibson, Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909976008 ISBN 13: 9781909976009

Publisher: Waterside Press, 2014

Synopsis

The most straightforward overview available covering the entire criminal justice system. A 'no frills' explanation for beginners. This basic guide sets out the main components of the criminal justice system in an accessible way. Intended as a starting point for readers coming to the subject for the first time it is ideal for new staff, volunteers, first year students and other 'rookies': a short book of facts, explanations and pointers to further study. Chapters: 1. What is Crime? 2. What is Criminal Justice? 3. Who's Who? 4. Modern Developments 5. The Police 6. The Criminal Courts in Action 7. Sentencing (including Probation Work) 8. Prisons and Imprisonment 9. Victims and Restorative Justice 10. Causes of Crime The book also features the Rule of Law, risk assessment, decision-making, forensic investigation, witnesses, surveillance, criminology, crime reduction strategies, border controls, penal reform and some international and historical dimensions. With a Glossary of Words, Phrases and Abbreviations Bryan Gibson is a barrister and editor-in-chief at Waterside Press.

About this title

About the Author:

Bryan Gibson is a barrister-at-law who worked in the criminal justice system before founding Waterside Press in 1989. He has written several books on aspects of the criminal justice system and worked alongside a wide range of other authors on entire topics covered by this book.

Review:

'A good introduction and reads very well': John Harding. 'An authoritative and easy-to-read account of the main features of the system and their latest developments': David Faulkner.

About this edition

• Publisher: Waterside Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1909976008
• ISBN 13: 9781909976009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148