Criminal Justice Terminology

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When discussing research methods in the criminal-justice system, a vital role has to be acted out by the researcher. Researchers should know that without the ability to conduct effective research, there would be problems in some areas of the justice system. Another area of research is the terminology that is used among law enforcement, doctors, etc. Terminology is important when being used during any type of study within the criminal-justice system. This paper will cover some of the terminology researchers may use on a daily basis and what methods could be applied to the Criminal Justice System. This paper will be able to explain how having knowledge of this terminology is a good asset to the toolbox of any researcher. Here are some of the…show more content…
The conclusion of the Martinson report stated that the rehabilitation programs did not work. Later in 1978, Martinson published another detailed report that retracted his own previous report that had critique the rehabilitation centers. Martinson’s words were that it was time to avoid what he considered to be “methodological narcissism.” This term is defined as: substance can often be overlooked in the name of method. Methodology or method is a collection of facts and data depending on the nature of the crime and the criminal justice policy with the theory type research it’s a matter of why and methodology is more of what is type research. Theory and method should be means to an end, and having criminal knowledge is the end. Quantitative research is concerned with measuring social or criminal justice reality. Quantitative approach favors studying “phenomena that can be measured, observed, objectified and examined empirically” (Worrall, 2000, p.359). Qualitative research has concepts that are viewed as sensitizing ideas that may enhance a persons’ understanding. Qualitative researchers will try to develop empathetic understanding about a subject matter. Some researchers describe many…show more content…
I have always pictured a geeky scientist doing actual research not anyone in law enforcement. I believe having this type of knowledge in my career will only put me a leg up on some of my co-workers that may be struggling trying to complete an effective, thorough investigation that happens every day in the level five prisons that I am employed at presently. Previously, I was asked on many promotion boards to give examples of a thorough investigation. I was able to describe details of a basics investigation and get through the promotion board. I now have knowledge of in depth details of very different types of researching. How cannot knowing the proper terminology affect you as you conduct criminal justice research? A good example to me in answering this question is if I were asked to put in input on a topic that I have never heard of or researched. In my opinion, if one is in this line of work and has decided that criminal justice is the career path that they will go down, then knowing the terminology will only help in ensuring that person can effectively do the job. This person is going to need to actually go beyond to be a good researcher in criminal justice. How will knowing these terms be an asset to you when evaluating and analyzing research studies or
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