Crime Control in America: What Works?, 4th Edition

For courses in crime prevention, introduction to criminal justice, and criminal justice policy.

Balanced, comprehensive introduction to crime control Crime Control in America: What Works' provides comprehensive coverage of what works in policing, prosecution, courts, and legislative methods of crime control. It also moves beyond the justice system and examines the effectiveness of crime control at the individual, family, school, and community levels. Finally, it covers environmental criminology and explanations of large-scale crime trends. The 4th edition includes new sections covering the most current and controversial topics in crime control, including the alleged Ferguson effect, immigration enforcement, raising the age of majority, and mass shootings. Crime Control in America: What Works?

Book Details

• Author: John L. Worrall
• Publisher: Pearson
• Edition: 4th Edition
• eBook ISBN: 9780134848341, 0134848349
• Print ISBN: 9780134848181, 0134848187
• Other ISBNs: 9780134848297