Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials engages students in an exploration of the of the American criminal justice system by examining the people and processes that make up the system and how they interact and work together. Exploring Criminal Justice: The Essentials includes full coverage of law enforcement, corrections, law and policy making and administration, juvenile justice systems, and the courts. 

Features:

• Careers in Criminal Justice help students understand what opportunities are available to them in the criminal justice systems.      
• Focus on Criminal Justice explores the nature of crime and the criminal justice response concerning different issues.
• Headline Crime highlights recent high-profile cases and current events.
• Around the Globe discusses law and law enforcement around the world.