Introduction to Criminal Justice, Eighth Edition

This student-friendly introductory text describes the criminal justice process-outlining the decisions, practices, people, and issues involved. It provides a solid introduction to the mechanisms of the criminal justice system, with balanced coverage of the issues presented by each facet of the process, including a thorough review of practices and controversies in law enforcement, the criminal courts, and corrections.

• Systems approach to the criminal justice process provides students with an excellent foundation in the discipline
• Each chapter is enhanced by important terms, boxes, photos, and review questions
• An easy-to-access glossary offers a complete collection of essential terms in criminal justice

Lawrence F. Travis III is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. His primary research interests lie in policing, criminal justice policy reform, sentencing, and corrections.

Bradley D. Edwards teaches various courses at East Tennessee State University, including corrections, criminology, criminal law, research methods, and policy and criminal research. He completed his B.S. and M.A. at East Tennessee State University.