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Thinking Critically Questions Chapter One

This chapter delves into the impact of the media on crime perception, the effectiveness of social control institutions, including the criminal justice system and others, and the contrasting crime control and due process models in the U.S. It also discusses the financial implications of the criminal justice system and the role of judges in sentencing.

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Thinking Critically Questions Chapter One

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  1. Thinking CriticallyQuestionsChapter One

  2. The Media Do you think the news media are obligated to present a balanced picture of the overall crime problem and reduce their presentation of sensational crimes? Why or why not?

  3. The Media How much do you think the public conceptionof crime is influenced by the media? How do you think the media select crime stories on which to focus ?

  4. Social Control Given what you know about crime in the U.S., do you think that the criminal justice system is a strong institution of social control? Why ?

  5. Social Control Do you think institutions such as the family, schools, and organized religion are better institutions of social control than the criminal justice system ? If so, which ones ? Why ?

  6. Criminal Justice System Do you think the criminal justice system “works” in the United States ? Why or why not ? What improvements do you think should be made to the criminal justice system ?

  7. Criminal Justice System Do you think judges should be limited in the sentences they are allowed to impose ? Why or why not ?

  8. Criminal Justice “Nonsystem” What do you think are some of the positive aspects of having a criminal justice “nonsystem ? What do you think are some of the disadvantages of having a criminal justice “nonsystem” ?

  9. Crime Control Model What do you think are some of the fundamental problems with the crime control model? What are some of the benefits of this model?

  10. Due Process Model What do you think are some of the fundamental problems with the due process model ? What are some of the benefits of this model?

  11. Costs of Criminal Justice Do you think more money needs to be spent on criminal justice ? Why or why not ?

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