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CJ Ch.1
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- 1Describe the American experience with crime during the last half century.
- 2What noteworthy criminal incidents/activites occurred during that time, and what social and economic conditions might have published them?
- 3What is the theme of this book?
- 4According to the theme, what are the differences between the individual-rights perspective and the public-order perspective.
- 5How can evidence-based strategies help to meet the goals of both individual-rights and public order advocates?The fundamental challenge facing the practice of American criminal justice is in achieving efficient and cost-effective enforcement of the laws while simultaneously recognizing and supporting the legal rights of suspects and the legitimate personal differences and prerogatives of individuals.
- 6What is justice?The principle of fairness; the ideal of moral equity.
- 7What aspects of justice does this chapter discuss?
- 8—Criminal justice ideals extend to protect the innocent, fair treatment of offenders, and fair play by justice administration agencies.
- 9What are the main components of the criminal justice system?
- 10How does the main components of the criminal justice system interrelate?A more realistic system approach to understanding criminal justice may be the nonsystem approach.
- 11—As a nonsystem, the criminal justice process is depicted as fragmented activity in which individuals and agencies have interests and goals.
- 12List the stages of case processing that characterize the American system of criminal justice.
- 13What is meant by the term Due Process of Law?
- 14Where in the American legal system are guarantees of due process found?The ultimate goal of the criminal justice system in America is achieving crime control through due process.
- 15What is it meant by the term evidence-based practice?They are crime-fighting strategies that have been scientifically tested and that are based on social science research.
- 16What is the role of research in criminal justice?Scientific research has become a major element i the increasing professionalization of criminal justice.
- 17How can research influence crime-control policy?There is a strong call today for the application of evidence-based practices in the justice field.
- 18What is multiculturalism?Composed of a wide variety of racial and ethnic heritages, diverse religions, incongruous values, disparate traditions, and distinct languages.
- 19—What draws attention to variety along racial, ethnic, subcultural, generational, faith, economic, and gender lines.
- 20What impact do multiculturalism and diversity have on the practice of criminal justice in contemporary American society?In the American society presents both challenges and opportunities for today’s justice practitioners.
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