The Ethical Foundations of Criminal Justice

Ideal for anyone involved in the study of criminal justice, this book explores the philosophical concepts upon which ethical theory is based and applies these ideas to specific issues and dilemmas within the criminal justice system. The authors exhibit the practice of major ethical theories in actual matters of rights, the law, and the behavior of the courts. They also address ethics in the context of civil liability, police corruption, and abuse of police power, and include numerous case studies and references to other relevant works. The authors' ultimate goal is to train the reader's mind in both the foundations of ethics and critical thinking.