Introduction to Canadian Criminal Justice and Critical Thinking

Vocabulary flashcards based on the introductory text covering the Canadian criminal justice system and critical thinking principles.

Criminal justice system

An integral, dynamic, and high-profile component of Canadian society that addresses behavior defined as crime and manages responses involving victims, offenders, and communities.

Critical thinking

The practice of distinguishing between fact and opinion, asking questions, making detailed observations, uncovering assumptions, defining terms, and making assertions based on sound logic and sound evidence.

Healthy skepticism

A concept describing critical thinking where an individual considers multiple points of view while remaining fair and open-minded to all ideas.

Thorough thinking

An alternative term used by Ellis (2006) to describe the process and application of critical thinking.

At Issue boxes

Textbook features embedded within chapters designed to engage students with critical issues in criminal justice and encourage consideration of various perspectives.

Critical Thinking Exercises

Activities located at the end of each chapter that assist students in analyzing criminal justice topics and formulating their own conclusions.