LEC 4 - Serious Game Flashcards
What are the key characteristics of criminal justice under the ZSM approach?
Criminal justice according to ZSM is described as well considered, fast, and tailor-made.
What are some of the benefits of the ZSM approach for victims of crime?
For victims, ZSM aims to provide clear answers and redress as quickly as possible, contrasting with the previous system which involved a ‘mountain of paperwork and slow processing times’.
How does the ZSM approach aim to better consider the circumstances of offenders?
At ZSM, the public prosecutor receives input from various officials, including a lawyer who can explain the offender’s situation (e.g., job loss, debt) and a probation officer who considers their personal circumstances, allowing for a more tailored decision.
Which organisations are present at ZSM offices in the Netherlands?
The following organisations are mentioned: the police, the public prosecution, victim support, the probation service, lawyers, and Child Protection Services.
How does ZSM handle cases involving juvenile offenders?
For juvenile offenses, ZSM can involve organisations for alternate sentencing or institutions like Youth Care Centers. They also aim to quickly gather all relevant information for cases that need to go before a criminal court judge.
What is the intended impact of ZSM on the speed and completeness of cases appearing before the court?
ZSM is designed to immediately gather all relevant information, enabling cases to appear before the court more quickly and with a complete case file.
What was the outcome of the bar owner’s situation in the example provided?
Because the suspect was willing to pay for the damage and apologize, the public prosecutor did not impose any additional fine or community service, and the bar owner accepted the apology and compensation.
What are the main learning goals of the Juvenile Justice Chain Game?
The learning goals are to:
* Understand the complexity and dynamics of network governance on local security problems.
* Experience first-hand the constraints of interdependency and extra-network interests playing a role in a policy implementation chain.
* Get an impression of the ‘real life’ complexities behind performance indicators and figures in news headlines.
What central question does the ‘Game Slides’ document pose regarding the processing of criminal cases?
The document asks: ‘Why does it take so long from report to ruling?’.
What influences what is reported to authorities regarding crime?
What is reported is heavily influenced by:
* Organisational standard operation procedures (ease/difficulty of reporting different crimes).
* Incentives for the victim (insurance, privacy, fear, relation to suspect, trust in outcome).
* Whether suspects were caught in action (e.g., shoplifting, nuisance).
What factors determine what gets sentenced?
What gets sentenced is dependent on:
* Reporting (willingness).
* Evidence (availability).
* Capacity (prioritisation).
What is the scenario and focus of the Juvenile Justice Chain Game?
The scenario focuses on the governance of juvenile crime in City X.
Which actors or organisations are involved in the juvenile justice chain?
The actors/organisations are: 1. Police, 2. Public Prosecution Service, 3. Probation Service, 4. Municipality, 5. Child Protection Board, 6. Victim Support Office.
What are some of the discussion topics during the plenary discussion in the Juvenile Justice Chain Game?
Topics include: how participants experienced communication within the ICC, whether all partners could communicate their interests, the extent of organisational influence on decision-making, experiences with teamwork, and whether the game contributed to understanding the difficulties of network cooperation.
What insights from institutional theory are mentioned in the ‘Game Slides’?
The insights mentioned are: Path Dependency, Tragedy of the Commons, Decoys versus Ill-structured Problems, Noise, and Institutions Matter.
