The Criminal Justice System
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This Criminology page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes on The Criminal Justice System, from police, courts and prisons to sentencing, youth justice and restorative justice. It's built for university students and school students checking what they know, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 300 resources here, including more than 50 quizzes and over 160 mind maps, mostly at university level. Pick a resource, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make your own revision set.
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- Crime and its causes15
- Measuring crime7
- Models of criminal justice13
- Criminal justice agencies10
- Criminal justice process13
- Policing and criminal investigation12
- Prosecution decisions8
- Criminal courts and trials14
- Sentencing and punishment18
- Juvenile justice7
- Prisons and incarceration11
- Rights, ethics and equality in criminal justice12
- Criminal justice policy and reform9
Top The Criminal Justice System resources
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45 questionsIntro To Criminal Justice Final Review The dual court system of the United States consists of:
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47 questionsCriminal Justice Test Chapters 1-3 What is the fourth amendment?
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Mind map The role of the criminal justice system The role of the criminal justice system notes
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Mind map Sentencing
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Mind map Criminology Weeks 1-4 Weeks 1-4
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42 cardsAdvanced Higher Modern Studies - Notes for Essays Needs of offender - met by SPS/UK PS?
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139 questionsSOC 170 Final Exam
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141 questionsUnit 2 CJC 250 In Barker v. Wingo, the Court held that the right to a speedy trial:
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45 questionsIntro To Criminal Justice Final Review The dual court system of the United States consists of:
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47 questionsCriminal Justice Test Chapters 1-3 What is the fourth amendment?
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139 questionsSOC 170 Final Exam
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141 questionsUnit 2 CJC 250 In Barker v. Wingo, the Court held that the right to a speedy trial:
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140 questionsBrie final The American court system is based on which of the following systems of justice?
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128 questionsQuiz for Unit 1 of CJC 250 The primary justification for providing constitutional safeguards in the criminal justice process is to ens...
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120 questionsSOC 170 Mid Term An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions is
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92 questionsCriminal Justice Final The two main sources of criminal justice data in the United States are:
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42 cardsAdvanced Higher Modern Studies - Notes for Essays Needs of offender - met by SPS/UK PS?
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73 cardsCriminal Justice
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69 cardsCriminology Exam 1 7 Steps of Criminal Justice System
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56 cardsCriminal Justice 2 UK tough on crime policies (Drake)
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92 cardsCriminal Justice Midterm Exam How many levels is in The Criminal Justice System?
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68 cardsOrientation to Criminal Justice criminal justice system
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88 cardsChp. 1-3 Exam Review What is crime?
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14 cardscrime and law Describe, in detail, two economic factors that can cause crime. (4 or 6 marks)
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SJD - Justice 'The purpose of the Criminal Justice System... is to deliver justice for all, by convicting and punishing the guilty and helping them to stop offending, while protecting the innocent.' Or consider the following, from&...
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Untitled Lecture One. Agencies in the criminal justice system: Objectives of the CJS are to uphold the rule of law by: Preventing crime, When crimes are committed, detecting culprit, By convicting guilty and acquitting innocen...
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Chapter 1 Crime and Criminal Justice A few questions to start How long does it take to get results of DNA testing? -A: Goes all over the place. Who is responsible for examining pieces o...
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CRJU101 - Resources/ Cheat sheet for NZBORA Protection of human rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and other constitutional issues. Government intends to seek to amend the Bill of Rights Act to provide senior courts with the power to make decl...
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Ethical Systems - created from Mind Map Virtue Ethic Virtue ethics emphasizes character and virtues above actions. People strive for purity and make choices based on them under this system. Honesty, integrity, and justice may be ethical in crimi...
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Chapter 1 : Overview Definitions: Crimes: actions that violate laws defining socially harmful behaviors, and that will be subject to government power to impose punishment Dual court system : consists of a separate judicial system for each...
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Michael King (1981) Michael King (1981)- In 1981 he outlined SIX Models- First TWO models are further developments of Herbert Packers' (1968) models of Due Process and Crime Control- His FOUR other models are; Rehabilitation, Bureaucrati...
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Untitled Key terms that best describe goals of criminal justice system: Prevention Justice Safety Fair Accurate Punishing Rehabilitation Protecting Criminal justice system: The ...
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About The Criminal Justice System
GoConqr OriginalWhat the resources cover
The page follows the criminal justice process from first contact to punishment. The mind map The role of the criminal justice system breaks the system into the police service, the court service, the probation service and the prison service. Criminology Weeks 1-4 frames the system as a collection of agencies, with police, courts, community corrections and prisons as the key players.
Other maps go deeper. There are maps on Sentencing, Arrest, Youth Justice, Sex Offenders and Restorative Justice Evaluation. Some take a critical view, such as Criminal justice, ethnicity and racism and Public attitudes to CJS.
Where to start
Begin with a broad overview. Open The role of the criminal justice system or CRIMINAL JUSTICE, which lists the concept of justice, the measurement of crime, policing and criminal sanctions. Then read a map on one agency, such as CPS - Crown Prosecution Service, or on how cases move through the courts.
Next, move to the topic your course is on now. Sentencing has both a mind map and a flashcard deck, which makes it a good place to compare formats.
Using quizzes and maps together
Read a map first, then test yourself. Criminal Justice Test Chapters 1-3 asks about the fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and fourteenth amendments, and about stare decisis. Intro To Criminal Justice Final Review covers the dual court system, subpoenas and witnesses. Note the questions you miss, then go back to the matching map and read that branch again.
Flashcard decks suit short bursts of revision. Criminal Justice Basic Vocabulary is a handy place to check key terms.
Where this unit sits
This unit belongs to the strand The Criminal Justice System within the subject Criminology. Because the resources were made by different users, terms and examples vary. Some lean towards the United States, others towards the UK or Australia, so check which fits your course.
Make it your own
Choose one map, take one quiz, and then write a few flashcards of your own on the points you missed.
Frequently asked questions
Which quiz should I try first?
Try Criminal Justice Test Chapters 1-3 for a broad check on constitutional amendments and legal principles. Intro To Criminal Justice Final Review is a good second step, as it covers the dual court system, subpoenas and witnesses. Both work best after you have read an overview mind map.
What do the mind maps cover?
They cover the main agencies, including police, courts, probation and prisons, and topics such as sentencing, arrest, youth justice, sex offenders and restorative justice. Some look at ethnicity and racism, public attitudes and the role of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource on this page is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so styles and depth differ from one resource to the next.
Who are these resources for?
They suit university students most, since most of the material is at that level, and school students who want to see how the system works. Teachers can use the ready-made quizzes, maps and flashcards as starting points for lessons or revision.
Can I save my quiz scores or make my own resources?
A free account saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes. That is useful if you want to turn a gap you found in a quiz into a flashcard set for later.
What if my course uses a different country's system?
The resources come from many users, so some focus on the United States, others on the UK, Australia or Canada. Look at titles and excerpts first. If your topic is missing, you can build your own map or deck and keep it for revision.