An introduction to criminal law, processes, and justice is provided in this high school level text. Content is divided into six chapters, each treating a particular aspect of criminal procedure and the social and political issues surrounding it. Chapter 1 considers the criminal, the effects of crime on its victims, and legislation to aid victims. Chapter 2 focuses on the police, the laws regulating them, and the public reaction to them. The entire process involved in a criminal court case is detailed in chapter 3, from arrest, bail, and initial hearing to trial procedure and verdict. Sentencing and correction facilities are discussed in chapter 4. Chapter 5 provides an overview of the juvenile justice system, examining the problems of delinquency and juvenile corrections. The final chapter examines the causes of crime as well as both government- and citizen-generated responses to the problem. In each chapter, a brief introductory example precedes a selection of readings, case studies, student simulations, discussion guides and exercises. The text concludes with a section of answer keys to chapter exercises. (LP)