1.The causes of crime and deviancy 2.The measurement, prevention and detection of crime 3.The criminal justice system – an overview 4.The police service 5.The prosecution of offenders 6.The judiciary 7.Punishment and sentencing 8.Prison and its alternatives 9.The juvenile justice system 10.Victims of crime 11.Diversity, equality and inclusion in the criminal justice system 12.Criminal justice policy: new forms of criminality and transnational organised crime 13.Conclusion: austerity, post-austerity and the future criminal justice landscape
Biography
Peter Joyce is Visiting Professor in Criminology at Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Wendy Laverick is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing at the University of Hull.
"Once again Joyce has provided readers with a go-to resource. Laden with critical and imaginative explanation, this fourth edition presents an authoritative account of contemporary criminal justice – theory and practice. Bringing readers up to date with the myriad of changes in policy, measurement techniques, and of course the impact of coronavirus, this text establishes itself as a leading source of reference for scholars, educators, learners and practitioners in the field."
Dr Paul Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Department of Social and Political Science, University of Chester
"Peter Joyce has produced a clear, accessible and comprehensive introductory textbook that is invaluable for all students and teachers of criminology and criminal justice. Covering both the main theories relating to the causes of crime, as well as the workings of the key criminal justice agencies, this book provides an accessible resource for students to read in depth, as well as provide guidance for further studies as their skills and interests progress."
Dr Linda Asquith, Course Leader, BA (Hons) Criminology and Senior Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University
"The new edition of Criminal Justice: An Introduction is essential reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive and critical understanding of criminal justice. Peter Joyce unpacks the topic in a lively, incisive manner that is both challenging and accessible to students and lecturers. Highly recommended."
Stephen Case, Professor of Criminology and Director of Studies, Department of Social Sciences, Loughborough University
"This book provides an excellent introduction to the world of criminal justice and is a must read for students of criminology. Its clarity and in-depth understanding and knowledge of the workings of the criminal justice system makes it a brilliant starting point for research in the area."
Dr Joshua Skoczylis, Lecturer in Criminology, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lincoln
