Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer, 6th Edition

Curt T. Griffiths

Griffiths’ Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer provides a succinct yet thorough introduction to the dynamic and complex Canadian criminal justice system for students without significant prior exposure to the field. In brief chapters, the text presents a current, accessible overview of the distinct parts of the criminal justice system as they are evolving in response to the technological and societal changes of the 21st century. The sixth edition includes updated theories, cases, and examples. These additions serve to enhance this market-leading text, helping to create a highly engaged community of learners who come to class prepared and eager to discuss the issues presented in the text.

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Table of Contents for Canadian Criminal Justice: A Primer, 6th Edition

  • Front Matter
  • Part I: Canadian Criminal Justice: Setting the Framework
  • Part II: The Police
  • Part III: The Criminal Courts
  • Part IV: Corrections
  • Part V: Youth Justice
  • Part VI: Reconsidering Criminal Justice
  • Back Matter
  • Instructor Resources