The Future of Corrections No one can be sure where the future of the correction system will go, but we can speculate about the direction it may head. Seiter (2011) discussed the five goals of punishment in the correction system which include “punishment, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restitution” (p. 533). Throughout the years, the corrections system has changed which one of these five goals is the most important. In the last twenty years, offender accountability has developed great importance which has increased the amount of determinate sentences. Determinate sentences involve sentences that have a fixed or flat time (Jirard, 2009).
Assess the view that the process of globalisation has led to changes in both the amount of crime and the types of crime committed 21 Marks Globalisation refers to the process by which societies become increasingly interconnected. Many sociologists believe that in the last few decades we have entered a new phase of globalisation. This new phase has meant that globalisation has speeded up to such an extent that it is no longer possible for a society to remain insulated from significant events across the globe. The advent of satellite communication makes it possible for there to be instantaneous communication across the globe and for national boundaries to be crossed with ease. The result is that events occurring thousands of miles away can now have an almost immediate impact on us.
Media conduct in homicide investigations is a complex issue. On one hand, the media can be an important instrument for generating valuable information from the general public. On the other hand, dealing with the media can take up limited time, energy and resources during the critical early stages of an investigation. Through this comprehensive research paper, I will be able to identify the impacts that the media has on homicide investigations. The media can help some cases and can hurt others.
Criminal Justice System CJS/200 2/26/2012 ANTHONY A. RANDOLPH The criminal justice system is made up of many components but the three major components are law enforcement, correctional agencies and the criminal courts. Under the three major components will follow other components that assist in the criminal justice process. The law enforcement component is there to enforce the laws that are set. Investigate crimes, reduce and prevent crimes ect. So this is very important with out law enforcement the other two major components would not exists or function properly.
Thomas Norris CJ210-08 Criminal Investigation Unit 2 Seminar The investigation of felonious injuries and criminal homicides can be the most important, yet difficult responsibility assigned to the police investigator. First, these crimes are viewed as among the most serious offenses committed in our society. The seriousness is reflected in all state statutes, which impose severe penalties for acts resulting in the grave bodily injury or death of a human being (McGraw-Hill, 2002). Second, in the beginning stages of the investigation, the inability to identify the decedent, for example, greatly complicates the investigative process and prevents it from moving forward. Questions such as who was the victim's enemies, and who would benefit most
Case Study: An Unmanageable Case Management Quandary The United States judicial system which includes all local, state and federal courts is one of the most complex systems in the world. Criminal, civil and probate cases are among the few types of cases heard daily. Court administrators are under constant pressure to ensure that defendant’s rights are protected, hearings are calendared and that resolution is acquired in a timely manner. Increases in filings in the criminal and civil divisions along with budgetary constraints have required court administrators to adopt new case management methods. In the instance of the “Unmanageable Case Management Quandary” presented in Justice Administration by Kenneth Peak, court administrators are experiencing high case loads, serious backlog and extended resolution periods.
FSIs then start to work with the investigating officers. The FSI will find out what evidence they need to help the investigation. What you need to know before entering a crime scene. Initial responding officers are the individuals most susceptible to dangers within a crime scene. They are required to verify the nature of the incident, secure the crime scene, locate victim and/or
Crime hasn’t always been an issue for Cincinnati; however, this has changed in recent years. Since 2001, the crime rate in Cincinnati has risen tremendously. “From 2001 to 2006, however, the city averaged 73.3 homicides per year, representing a 300% increase in homicides and culminating in a modern-day high of 89 homicides in 2006 (Engel et al., 2008).” Something had to be done in order for this increase in violence to stop. This is where the CIRV comes into play. The CIRV was created in 2007 to help prevent and stop violence on the streets of Cincinnati.
Introduction: The development of the world and humanity has included the rise in crime and illegal drugs, attacks and terrorism and innumerable challenges for the criminal justice field and organizations. The necessity of dealing with these challenges has and will demand extreme perseverance by these criminal justice organizations so as to reassure that justice will triumph. It is only expected that these organizations would depend on professionals that are committed, driven and solidly trained. The environment of crime and its prevention requires enforcement of the ethical and moral values of our society but more importantly the fundamental protection of constitutional rights and privileges and the civil liberties of the citizens.
The criminal trial process is a complex part of the criminal justice system as it must balance the rights of the individual and society. Over time the rise of new law creates different problems which must be considered in the criminal trial process. It is important to consider how different elements of the criminal trial process such as plea bargaining, legal aid, the role of the juries and the standard of proof. Ultimately at times the criminal trial process strives to achieve justice for all parties involved but may adversely affect one party differently. Plea bargaining has been another element of the criminal trial process which has caused controversial debate over it effectiveness.