Criminal Justice set 4 (perspectives of justice)

Crime control perspective

People who hold the crime control perspective believe that the proper role of the justice

system is to prevent crime through the judicious use of criminal sanctions. Because the

public is outraged by violent crimes, it demands an efficient justice system that hands out

tough sanctions to those who choose to violate the law. Effective law enforcement, strict

mandatory punishment, incarceration of dangerous criminals, and the judicious use of

capital punishment are the keys to reducing crime rates.

Rehabilitation perspective

The view that the primary purpose of criminal justice is helping to care for people who cannot manage themselves. Crime is an expression of frustration and anger created by social inequality and can be controlled by giving people the means to improve their lifestyle through conventional endeavors.

Due Process perspective

Due process provides defendants with basic rights in criminal proceedings and sets out the requirements for a fair trial. This means providing impartial hearings, competent legal counsel, evenhanded treatment, and reasonable sanctions to ensure that no one suffers from racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination and that their basic constitutional rights are respected.

Nonintervention perspective

A criminal justice view that emphasizes the least intrusive treatment possible. Among its central policies are decarceration, diversion, and decriminalization. In other words, less is better.

Equal Justice perspective

The view that all people should be treated equally before the law. Equality may best be achieved through individual discretion in the justice process.