SOCI 327 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Victimology, Restorative Justice, Loose Coupling
1 Feb 2019
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The criminal justice system is generally considered to contain all of the agencies, organizations, and personnel that are involved in he prevention of, and response to, crime; persons charged with criminal offences; and persons convicted of crimes. The provinces and territories are responsible for the administration of justice. Recently, restorative justice approaches have become part of the criminal justice process as well. Justice for all persons, including victims and offenders and the community; respecting the rights of victims and offenders; and ensuring the safety and security of communities. According to a survey, there was strong support for the notion that offenders should be incarcerated only if alternatives to confinement were not appropriate. The role and responsibilities of governments in criminal justice. The basic division of responsibilities between the federal and provincial governments is that the federal government decides which behaviours constitute criminal offences, while the provincial/territorial governments are responsible for law enforcement and for administering the justice system.
