Criminal Justice is the delivery of justice to those who have been accused of committing crimes. The criminal justice system is a series of government agencies and institutions. Goals include the rehabilitation of offenders, preventing other crimes, and moral support for victims. The primary institutions of the criminal justice systems are the police, prosecution and defense lawyers, the courts and the prison system. In the criminal justice system, these distinct agencies operate together as the principal means of maintaining the rule of law within society. This book intended to provide the introductory student a concise yet balanced introduction to the workings of the legal system as well as policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.