To get an overview of some of the history and issues in the criminal justice system, go to 360degrees at http://www.360degrees.org/360degrees.html. First look at the Timeline. What changes can you see on how we handle crime and criminals? Who should be punished? Then look at the Dynamic Data area. How much are we spending on the criminal justice system? How many do we put in prison? If you would like, go to the Dialogue section and take part in the Forum.
For a photojournalist’s look at the criminal justice system, go to Robert Gumpert: Lost Promise: The Criminal Justice System at http://sightphoto.com/sightphoto/justice/justice.html. Compare the image you see at this web site with that in your textbook. What do you see as differences? Similarities?
