This textbook reader examines the concept of flawed policies in the criminal justice arena. The authors address the costs of bad criminal justice policy and off

This book shows how to reduce out-of-control criminal justice and create greater public safety, justice, and accountability at less cost.

Rule of law has vanished in America’s criminal justice system. Prosecutors decide whom to punish; most accused never face a jury; policing is inconsistent; pl

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