Criminal Justice

True or flase”:Evidence-Based Criminal Justice-Uses the scientific method to determine whether criminal justice programs reduce crime rates and offender recidivism

True

Three Primary Components

1. Police (Cops)

2. Court system

3. Corrections/Prison system

What is Evidence-Based Criminal Justice

Uses the scientific method to determine whether criminal justice programs reduce crime rates and offender recidivism

Define the Concept of Criminal Justice

The criminal justice system is the process of law enforcement,

adjudication, and correction that is directly involved in the apprehension,

prosecution, and control of those charged and convicted of criminal

offenses.

Is Crime a Recent Development?

Crime and violence have been common since the nation was first formed. The crime problem has been evolving with the nation itself.

The Agencies of Crime Control Police

The Agencies of Crime Control Prosecution and Defense

The Agencies of Crime Control Courts

The Agencies of Crime Control

Which of the following is the top contributing factor for Chronic Offenders?

 Early Onset Offending

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a factor resulting in differing crime rates?

Sexual Orientation

If a law was passed criminalizing the failure to pay certain debts, which theory of how crime is defined would best explain the law?

Conflict