Chapter 2 Definitions

Question 1

Criminal Justice System

Answer 1

all of the agencies, organizations and personnel that are involved in the prevention of, and response to, crime; persons charged with criminal offences; and persons convicted of crimes

Question 2

Crime and control

Answer 2

an orientation to criminal justice in which the protection of the community and the apprehension of offenders is paramount. (reflects conservative values)

Question 3

Due process

Answer 3

An orientation to criminal justice in which the legal rights of individual citizens, including crime suspects, are paramount (reflects liberal values)

Question 4

Adversarial system

Answer 4

a system of justice that is based on two opposing sides - the prosecution and the defence - arguing the guilt or innocence of a person before a judge or jury

Question 5

Restorative justice

Answer 5

A problem solving approach to responding to offenders based on the principle that criminal behaviour injures victims, communities, and offenders, and that all of these parties should be involved in efforts to address the causes of the behaviour and its consequences