NCJ Number
45063
Date Published
1978
Length
94 pages
Annotation
THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR IN TEACHING AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE TO STUDENTS WITH LITTLE OR NO EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD.
Abstract
THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS MANUAL COVERS SUCH TOPICS AS: STRUCTURE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS, CONTEMPORARY LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES, PROSECUTION AND ADJUDICATION, SENTENCING, AND RELEASE. INCLUDED IN THE MANUAL ARE SUMMARIES OF EACH CHAPTER OF THE COMPANION TEXT, WITH A DELINEATION OF SPECIFIC TEACHING GOALS WHICH REFLECT THE CHAPTER'S MAJOR THEMES. IN ADDITION, SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR CLASS DISCUSSION OR SPECIAL PROJECTS ARE MADE, AND EXAMINATION QUESTIONS PROVIDED. AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IS PROVIDED FOR EACH CHAPTER TO AID THE INSTRUCTOR OR STUDENTS IN CONDUCTING FURTHER RESEARCH. FOR COMPANION TEXTBOOK, SEE NCJ-45063.