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MindTap Criminal Justice, 1 term 6 months) Instant Access for Gaines/Miller's CJ, 5th Edition

Larry K. Gaines, Roger LeRoy Miller

  • Copyright 2019
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MindTap Criminal Justice, 1 term 6 months) Instant Access for Gaines/Miller's CJ 5th Edition by Larry K. Gaines/Roger LeRoy Miller
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MindTap Criminal Justice, 1 term (6 months) Instant Access for Gaines/Miller' CJ, 5th edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the ebook.

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Larry K. Gaines

Larry Gaines serves as chair of his department. A longtime, well-known figure in the field, he is recognized both for his work as an educator and for his contributions to law enforcement.

Roger LeRoy Miller

Roger LeRoy Miller, Ph.D., has served on the faculty of several universities, including the University of Washington, Clemson University and the University of Miami School of Law. As a professor, he has taught intellectual property law and entertainment law, among other subjects. A widely published and respected author, his work has appeared in the Insurance Counsel Journal, Defense Research, California Trial Lawyers Journal, Antitrust Bulletin, Wisconsin Law Review and Connecticut Law Review. He has authored or co-authored numerous authoritative textbooks on law, including BUSINESS LAW: TEXT & CASES; BUSINESS LAW TODAY: TEXT & SUMMARIZED CASES and THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT TODAY. Professor Miller completed his studies at the University of California at Berkeley and University of Chicago.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester--and beyond.

Table of Contents

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Part I: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
1. Criminal Justice Today.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: The American Criminal Justice System. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: The American Criminal Justice System. Exam.
2. The Crime Picture: Theories and Trends.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Neighborhood Conditions and Crime. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Neighborhood Conditions and Crime. Exam.
3. Inside Criminal Law.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: In Self-Defense. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: In Self-Defense. Exam.
Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
4. Law Enforcement Today.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: To Protect and Serve. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: To Protect and Serve. Exam.
5. Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Deadly Force on Patrol. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Deadly Force on Patrol. Exam.
6. Police and the Constitution: The Rule of Law Enforcement.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Policing by the Rules. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Policing by the Rules. Exam.
Part III: CRIMINAL COURTS.
7. Courts and the Quest for Justice.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Courts in Action. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Courts in Action. Exam.
8. Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: The Role of the Jury. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: The Role of the Jury. Exam.
9. Punishment and Sentencing.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Managing Mandatory Minimums. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Managing Mandatory Minimums. Exam.
Part IV: CORRECTIONS.
10. Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Discretion in Probation and Parole. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Discretion in Probation and Parole. Exam.
11. Prisons and Jails.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Corrections Conundrums. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Corrections Conundrums. Exam.
12. The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Protecting Inmates from Prison Violence. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Protecting Inmates from Prison Violence. Exam.
Part V: SPECIAL ISSUES.
13. The Juvenile Justice System.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: Juvenile Crime and Punishment. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: Juvenile Crime and Punishment. Exam.
14. Today’s Challenges in Criminal Justice.
Learning Objectives. Visual Summary. Reading. You Decide: Part I – Choose Your Path: The Dark Web. You Decide: Part II – Justify Your Choices: The Dark Web. Exam.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337916382
  • ISBN-13: 9781337916387
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