
National statistical information on crime and criminal justice in the U.S. has been brought together for this reference. Information is presented by regions, states, and cities, and illustrates the broad range of issues concerning the U.S. criminal justice system. Tables and figures provide statistics and text on topics such as prison populations, characteristics and sentences of inmates, public attitudes toward crime, the various types of criminal justice agencies and employees, workload of agency personnel, and more. Explanatory appendices, annotated sources, and a list of publishers complete the detailed overview.
Page Count:
631
Publication Date:
2003-05-01
ISBN-10:
0160512107
ISBN-13:
9780160512100
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