Presents an introduction to the criminal justice system for young adults, explaining their rights and responsibilities in the system, presenting key cases that affect students, and offering individual and class exercises to promote discussion.

American society, crime, and the Constitution -- What is crime? -- Fourth Amendment: protection from unreasonable searches and seizures -- Exceptions swallow the rule: warrantless searches -- School searches -- Fifth Amendment: privilege against self-incrimination -- Sixth Amendment: right to counsel -- Cruel and unusual punishment -- The future of youth justice.