Video Lecture Vocabulary: Chapters 1-8 (Criminal Justice)

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes from the video.

Individual rights

Protections afforded to individuals throughout the criminal justice process, emphasizing due process and personal liberties.

Public order

A perspective that prioritizes societal safety and order over protecting individual rights.

Balancing act

The effort to balance individual rights with public order in criminal justice policy and practice.

Miranda rights

The rights read to a suspect during custodial interrogation (e.g., right to remain silent; right to counsel).

Beyond a reasonable doubt

The high standard of proof required for conviction in criminal cases.

Six elements of burglary

Traditional burglary requires breaking, entering, a dwelling of another, at nighttime, with intent to commit a felony inside; each element must be proven.

Justice

The concept of moral rightness and fairness; truth in action applied to the law.

Law

A system of codified rules established by the state that define crimes and penalties.

Truth in action

Justice as fairness carried out in real-world decisions and outcomes.

Justice vs. law

Justice is fairness in principle; law is a set of rules; they are related but not identical.

Individual rights advocates

People who focus on protecting an individual's rights throughout the criminal justice process.

Public order advocates

People who focus on maintaining social order and safety, sometimes prioritizing it over individual rights.

Constructive feedback

A hybrid feedback approach that combines positive acknowledgment, concrete examples, and actionable suggestions, ending with encouragement.

Positive feedback

Feedback that affirms good performance to motivate repetition of the behavior.

Negative feedback

Feedback that attacks the person rather than the action and can shut down communication; should be avoided.

Critical feedback

Specific, actionable suggestions for improvement aimed at enhancing performance.

False positives

Praise given without solid justification, which can mislead improvement.

Hybrid feedback

Constructive feedback; a blend of positive and critical elements tailored for growth.

Come to Jesus style

A direct, intense approach used to address chronic problems (informal).

Annual review

Formal performance evaluation that documents strengths, weaknesses, and development plans.

Concrete examples

Specific instances used to support feedback, ensuring credibility of praise or critique.

Font readability

Using readable font sizes and clear visuals to improve communication in feedback materials.

Constructive feedback steps

A four-step process: start with positive feedback, provide concrete examples, give critical suggestions, end with positive reinforcement.