The always evolving theme of individual rights versus public order has been a hallmark feature of Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction since the first edition, and continues to be more important as the years progress. This seventh edition contains updated statistics and current trends in criminal justice. There is a continually updated Companion Web site which offers accessible technology to keep students current with all the latest news in criminal justice. New to the seventh edition are the full online capabilities with Blackboard, Web CT, and Course Compass. In addition, there is a new chapter on juvenile justice including the history of juvenile justice, the legal environment, and the current juvenile justice process. New ethics and professionalism boxes enhance emphasis on ethics and stress the importance of ethical behavior for the criminal justice professional. Additional information is provided on transportation security, a growing trend in the market where there are more career opportunities. Coverage of issues related to today include death penalty, hate crimes, multiculturalism and diversity, crime against women, terrorism, evidence-based policing, electronic eavesdropping, violence in the line of duty, trial initiation, restorative justice, intensive supervision, homosexuality in prison, geriatric offenders, juvenile justice system versus adult, and more. The textbook is divided into five main parts: crime in America, policing, adjudication, corrections, and the juvenile justice system. As accelerated change engulfs the American criminal justice system in the 21st century, it is appropriate that a streamlined and up-to-date book, such as this become a necessary reference in the hands of students. Tables, figures, photographs, exhibits, appendixes A-B, notes, and indexes