Ethics in Criminal Justice

Introducing the fundamentals of ethical theory, this text exposes the reader to the ways and means of making moral judgments by covering the teachings of the great philosophers, sources of criminal justice ethics, and unethical patterns in the criminal justice system. It is presented from two perspectives: a thematic perspective that addresses ethical principles common to all components of the discipline, and an area-specific perspective that addresses the state of ethics in criminal justice in the fields of policing, institutional corrections, and probation and parole. Each chapter offers a "What You Will Learn" feature, key terms with definitions, and review questions to aid student understanding.