The CJS Flashcards
1
Q
what is the CJS
A
-law,order, crime and punishment
-police, prisons, probation
-identify, control and punish
2
Q
what does CJS mainly consist of
A
-older middle classm white males
-privileged backgrounds
-dispense justice to criminals(of low backgrounds)
3
Q
what are the 4 inter related aims of the CJS
A
-deterrence, public protection, retribution, rehabilitation
4
Q
what is deterrence
A
-CJS is so effective that people are so afraid to commit a crime
5
Q
what is public protection
A
-police need to maintain public order, prevent crime and catch offenders , stop criminals causing further harm
6
Q
what is retribution
A
-punish criminals to make sure they take accountability for wrongdoings
7
Q
what is rehabilitation
A
-crimnals should be turned into reformed characters so that dont offend again
