CJ 3450 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Procedural Justice, Corporate Crime, Retributive Justice
30 Sep 2016
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An examination of our founding documents illustrates our original values. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Consistent with social justice: (libertarianism, egalitarianism, and utilitarianism) Public opinion polls show americans today continue to value life, liberty, equality, happiness, and also virtue. But our views are pluralistic (varied) and contextual (depend on the context or situation) We value life but also support abortion at least under some circumstances. Retributive justice punishing an individual who commits a crime. Procedural justice assuring fairness in the criminal justice process by protecting people"s rights. Criminal justice (police, courts, corrections) attempts to achieve both forms of justice. This is exemplified by the scales of justice, which are in balance when both are achieved. The goals often conflict, meaning americans often prioritize one over the other.
