Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Balanced Approach

"Very thorough text that makes great use of high profile cases to engage students and foster a passion for criminal justice."--Patricia Ahmed

" Introduction to Criminal Justice - a balanced approach by Payne, Oliver, and Marion is THE Introduction to Criminal Justice text I have spent years searching for. The authors cover important areas often missed in introduction text - research and criminology. I find the instructor materials and student materials spot on! Bravo Payne, Oliver, and Marion."--Joel Cox

"Good overview of current system and details of the introduction to the field of CJ. A practical guide to those wanting to work in CJ..."--Terry Beitzel

"This particular textbook is a comprehensive detailed textbook that introduces to students to Criminal Justice. This particular textbook would be appropriate for a freshman level/1st year student Introduction to Criminal Justice course. The textbook is detailed and well written that will allow students to think critically while remain engaged in the topics from chapter to chapter."--Jennifer Bourgeois

"This comprehensive text provides students with an introductory understanding of the criminal justice system. Through a balanced approach, this student-centered text presents material in a clear and concise way."--Matasha Harris

"I would describe the text as a very solid Introductory text. I would recommend the book. It has an easy to use instructor companion site which is something that most professors I know really look for. The material is for the most part very good and students friendly."--David Bish