Master the ins and outs of the criminal justice system with ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE! With coverage of topics such as criminal justice in the media, diversity issues in the justice system, and a comparison between the U.S. crime rate and international crime, this criminal justice text helps you better understand the basics of the criminal justice system. Class preparation is made easy with a book-specific website featuring concept builders, crossword puzzles, flashcards, internet exercises, tutorial quizzes, and much more! A full-size poster included with the text lets you to trace the flow of individuals through the criminal justice system to help you master the material.