What are the elements of the justice model and the concerns of its advocates?
What will be an ideal response?
The equal justice perspective asserts that all people should receive the same treatment under the law; the criminal justice system must reduce discretion and unequal treatment. The treatment of criminal offenders must be based solely on present behavior; punishment must be equitably administered and based on what people deserve for their crimes (just desserts). Efforts to distinguish between criminal offenders and create a system of individualized treatment creates a sense of unfairness that undermines the goals of the system, which can result in anger and a sense of unfairness that will increase the likelihood of recidivism.
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With same-sex couples, sometimes both partners adopt a child together at the same time; this is called joint and several adoption.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What theory has underlying justification defenses based on the idea that a superior interest justifies criminal conduct in some situations?
a. Moral Rights Theory b. Public Benefit Theory c. Superior Interest Theory d. Private Benefit Theory
Informed consent ____
a. allows subjects to weigh the risks and benefits of participating b. is not required when results are kept confidential c. must disclose the true purpose of the research d. is rarely used in criminal justice research
The demeanor of a suspect has no effect on police arrest decisions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)