Canada’s socio-demographic profile increasingly requires a justice system that is blind to such subjectivity. Personal morality opens the door to personal bias and allows us to stray from the core values of the rule of law, leading to inconsistent
Conclusion Prosecutors, defense attorneys, criminals, and victims are placed together to deal with a given crime. Victimization concerns each position in different ways and must be individually considered. The goals of sentencing differ somewhat between each position. Alternative sanctions are often recognized when a criminal offender is sentenced. Ongoing assessments of victims' rights and the continousl improvement of such are imperative.
2. How can theories help us to understand criminal behavior or to design strategies intended to control such behavior? A theory is a series of interrelated propositions that attempt to describe, explain, predict and ultimately control some. A theory gains explanatory power from inherent logical consistency and is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality. 3.
It is imperative for case managers to use intervention practices that will prevent risks, reduce the negative behavior, and promote productivity and success. Intervention practices are included in case management plans because they serve as actions to improve life situations. The concept with helping clients in the criminal justice is complex because each person is different and unique, so therefore, the treatment and services have to be different to promote success. In order for clients to change their behavior, they must change their way of thinking. References Freeman, D. W. 2001.
Functionalist define crime and deviance as functional and necessary to society as a whole, with just the right amount of crime to avoid anomie; normlessness. Durkheim (cited in Haralambos and Holborn: 179) suggests that “societies need both crime and punishment to highlight society’s norms and define moral boundaries” (Haralambos and Holborn 2009). Functionalism strive for what is best for society so as not to strain the current system in place. If too much or too little change was to occur, society would be in a state of anomie, were common values are no longer understood and accepted. Merton (1968) in the study of his ‘American Dream’ theory
Hence, when we study crime, it is vital to keep in mind that there are differing viewpoints within the field of criminology as to the fundamental nature of the subject matter itself. 2. How can theories help us to understand criminal behavior or to design strategies intended to control such behavior? Theory helps us to understand the world because it provides us with a fundamental pattern, which explains a variety of
1).” (Justice 415 lecture notes). The justice program for which this evaluation plan is about is taken from “Victims’ Experiences With, Expectations and Perceptions of Restorative Justice: A Critical Review of the Literature” This examines programs used in restorative justice. The program addresses the victims’ needs in restorative justice programs. It examines the victims’ experiences with restorative justice programs and also address whether the programs are adequately meeting the victims’ needs. The main audience for this evaluation are the victims and the offenders.
Both of these functions are important for the protection of the public safety and the operation of the system. Adjudication is one primary focuses of the courts today. This means that the courts have to decide who is going to have to answer for a criminal act. If there wasn’t adjudication, prosecutors would be filing charges in vain. Courts play an important part in determine who is and isn’t guilty.
Case Study The topic chosen for this case study is reciprocity; in particular the underlying principle of reciprocity and it’s importance in the economic, social, spiritual and political spheres of Aboriginal life. This case study will first discuss the concept of reciprocity, then outline and illustrate how important this concept is in various aspects of Aboriginal society. The general aim of this case study is to improve the understanding of the Aboriginal worldview and therefore improve the understanding of current problems occurring between mainstream Australian systems and societies and Aboriginal societies. The concept of reciprocity in traditional Aboriginal life is very complex. It is a way of thinking, a notion of being connected
Restorative Justice Patricia Crawford Grantham University January 8, 2013 Restorative Justice Restorative justice is a theory of justice that calls attention to repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior. The main goal of restorative justice is to bring together those most affected by these criminal acts, which include the victim, the offender and the community in a process to encourage the offender to bring themselves accountable and meet the needs of the victims. This helps to repair the harm that was caused by the crime committed. A restorative justice process aims to empower victims to participate effectively with open communication and meditation with their offenders. Healing is very important not just for the victims but also the offenders.