Describe the three purposes of the criminal justice system
What will be an ideal response?
• There are three general purposes of the criminal justice system.
• By arresting, prosecuting, and punishing wrongdoers, the criminal justice system attempts to control crime.
• The criminal justice system also attempts to prevent new crimes from occurring.
• The third goal is to provide and maintain justice. This can be difficult as justice is a difficult concept to define.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
_________ is demonstrated by delinquents in their effort to make sense of their behavior to themselves and to others by hiding their real intentions and purposes, concocting excuses for their behavior
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Most burglarized structures are homes and businesses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A disproportionate percentage of victims and offenders are of which of the following races?
a. African American b. Asian American c. White d. Hispanic