Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System: An Equity Lens
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Roxie Supplee, Central Oregon Community College
Megan Gonzalez, Chemeketa Community College
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ISBN 13: 9781636351070
Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Message to Students
- How to Navigate This Book Online
- How to Read This Book Offline
- About this Book
- Chapter 1: Crime, Criminal Justice, and Criminology
- Chapter 2: Criminal Justice Policy
- Chapter 3: Defining and Measuring Crime and Criminal Justice
- Chapter 4: Criminal Law
- Chapter 5: Criminological Theory
- Chapter 6: Policing
- Chapter 7: Courts
- Chapter 8: Corrections
- Chapter 9: Community Corrections
- Chapter 10: Juvenile Justice
- Glossary
- Image Descriptions
- Transcripts
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Publisher’s Message to Instructors
- Instructor Resources
- Manuscript Development Process
- License Statement
- Additional Resources
About the Book
This introductory criminal justice textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for students to explore the key areas of the American criminal justice system. Students will examine the roles of the police, courts, corrections, and juvenile law. Additionally, the book introduces criminal theory, data, and legal principles. Beyond just studying these topics, students will have the opportunity to investigate potential careers and reflect on their roles and opinions within our legal system.
About the Contributors
Authors
Assistant Professor Roxie Supplee is the Director of the Department of Criminal Justice at Central Oregon Community College, where she has taught since 2009. Roxie holds a Master of Public Administration Degree with an emphasis in conflict resolution from the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in political science and criminal justice.
Dedicated to the well-being of first responders, Roxie’s research focuses on police suicide and overall wellness, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Oregon University in Chemistry with a focus in Forensic Science. She has eleven years of previous experience working in the Corrections field, holding roles as a deputy, sergeant, and lieutenant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office-Institutions Division. Megan is currently the Criminal Justice Program Chair and a faculty member at Chemeketa Community College, as well as a certified instructor with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).