CCJ 2020 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: National Crime Victimization Survey, 1992 Los Angeles Riots, Motor Vehicle Theft
11 Jul 2017
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Conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse. Does not take into account the complex nature of societies. Explaining why individuals engage in criminal behavior vs. explaining how the system works. Event that changed crime in 1960s and 70s. An ideal that embraces all aspects of civilized life and that is linked to fundamental notions of fairness and to cultural beliefs about right and wrong. Component of social justice that is concerned with fairness in relationships. Component of social justice that concerns violations of criminal law. All components of cj system work together towards a common goal. Interests within the cj agencies make actors within the system of self serving. Society would rater let a guilty person free than convict an innocent person. Society would rather convict innocent person than let a guilty person go free.
