Thinking About Criminal Justice in Canada, 4th Edition

Thinking About Criminal Justice in Canada, 4th Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the three pillars of Canada’s criminal justice system: policing, the courts, and corrections. National in scope, this updated edition features five new part-opener case studies and other valuable updates. Part I introduces readers to the study of criminal justice, including relevant theories, public policy concerns, and Indigenous overincarceration, with a new chapter examining representations of criminal justice in the media and popular culture. Parts II, III, and IV explore the roles and responsibilities of Canadian police, the courts, and the corrections system, respectively, and include updated examples, issues, and legal cases throughout. Part V examines the experiences of youth, and the importance of crime prevention efforts.

This text includes numerous exercises, mini case studies, and What Do You Think? discussion boxes, which encourage readers to consider multiple perspectives and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. New and updated Career Profiles highlight a range of criminal justice careers, while end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions, and suggested readings support student learning.

The purchase of this edition comes with access to CRIM+, a free online student self-study supplement with online quizzes, ready-made flashcards, the Crim Canada podcast, study tips, video guides, and more.