When applied to the criminal justice system, Kant’s theory requires that we ______.
a. place the interests of the victim above those of the offender
b. always treat all offenders with dignity and respect even when they are punished
c. analyze the duties the offender was trying to carry out
d. try to obtain the best outcome for both the offender and society
Ans: B
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