Dr Lisa O’Malley is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at the University of York where she teaches Introducing Criminal Justice, Policing and Youth Justice to undergraduate students. Her research interests are primarily concerned with the intersection between crime and social policy, including the relationship between housing tenure and crime, the criminalisation of place and community safety.Sharon Elizabeth Grace is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at the University of York. She teaches specialist modules on illicit drug use and victimisation as well as leading the core criminology and criminal justice modules. Her research interests lie within both criminal justice and drug policy and practice particularly as they relate to women with complex needs.

"An up-to-date account of the key issues and debates relating to criminal justice policy and the manner in which this is delivered....of major interest to students and practitioners alike." Peter Joyce, Manchester Metropolitan University

• Introduction;The Criminal Justice Process;The Police Service;The Crown Prosecution Service;The Criminal Courts;The Prison Service;The Probation Service;Conclusion.