Definition
The criminal justice system consists of three main parts:
1. Law enforcement agencies, usually the police
2. Courts and accompanying prosecution See more

The modern criminal justice system has evolved since ancient times, with new forms of punishment, added rights for offenders and victims, and policing reforms. These … See more

• John Bell; Sophie Boyron; Simon Whittaker (27 March 2008). Principles of French Law (2 ed.). OUP Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-101889-3. OCLC 865331945.
• Bermann, George A.; Picard, Etienne, eds. (1 January 2008). Introduction to French Law See more

• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
• The International Center for Transitional Justice's (ICTJ) Criminal Justice Page
• Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, a well-respected academic research centre focusing on crime and justice issues. See more

The functional study of criminal justice is at times distinct from criminology, which involves the study of crime as a social phenomenon, causes of crime, criminal behavior, and other … See more

• Outline of criminal justice – structured list of topics related to criminal justice, organized by subject area
• Criminal justice ethics
• Criminal justice reform
• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences See more

• Dale, Elizabeth. Criminal Justice in the United States, 1789–1939 (Cambridge University Press, 2011)184 pp
• Fuller, … See more