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California's Criminal Justice System, Second Edition

Edited by: Christine L. Gardiner, Pamela Fiber-Ostrow

2014, 376 pp, paper, ISBN 978-1-61163-509-6

$45.00

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California's Criminal Justice System

Edited by: Christine L. Gardiner, Stacy L. Mallicoat

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296 pp  $35.00

ISBN 978-1-61163-144-9

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California's Criminal Justice System provides a state-specific look at the unique features of the criminal justice system in California. This book shares the history, purpose, structure and procedures of California's criminal justice system. It begins with conversations about the state of crime in California, the state constitution and the practices of legislative actions and direct democracy in creating laws for the state. The book includes discussions of criminal justice agencies and institutions such as policing, corrections and the juvenile justice system. The authors also highlight some of the current criminal justice controversies within the state, including capital punishment, gangs and victims rights. This text is appropriate for undergraduate students in introductory courses on criminal justice, law and government.

The Teacher's Manual is available electronically on a CD or via email. Please contact Beth Hall at bhall@cap-press.com to request a copy. PowerPoint slides are available upon adoption. Sample slides from the full 199-slide presentation are available to view here. Email bhall@cap-press.com for more information.