Acquaints readers with scientific techniques and a seven-stage framework for analyzing criminal justice problems and developing solutions. It explains the benefits of "planned change" using a variety of case studies to illustrate suitable planning techniques as well as the pitfalls that can be avoided by implementing such techniques.

• Chapters are enhanced with outlines, figures, tables, examples, discussion questions and case studies.


• Appendix includes a seven-stage checklist for program and policy planning.