[CRJU 1101] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (27 pages long!)
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Crime- violations of criminal law (local/state/federal) for which there is no legally acceptable justification. Procedural fairness- process by which procedures are made that feel fair. Individual rights- rights guaranteed to all americans by the bill of rights: individual-rights advocates- seek to protect personal freedoms. Consensus model- each part of the criminal justice system works together to operate smoothly. Conflict model- goals of individual agencies are often in conflict which makes effective cooperation difficult. Crime-control model- values efficient arrest and conviction of criminal offenders. Due process model- emphasizes individual rights at all stages of the criminal justice system. Evidence-based practice- strategies of death with crime that are scientifically tested and based on research. **part ii offenses like prostitution or gambling are considered victimless and are based on recorded arrests** The search for causes: deviance- a violation of social norms defining appropriate or proper behavior under a particular behavior under a particular set of circumstances.
