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What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?. With a partner, discuss what you think. Try to identify the 3 disputed purposes What types of punishments are there if you break the law and are caught?. Theory of retribution - criminal deserves punishment because of the crime they commit

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What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

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  1. What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? • With a partner, discuss what you think. • Try to identify the 3 disputed purposes • What types of punishments are there if you break the law and are caught?

  2. Theory of retribution- criminal deserves punishment because of the crime they commit • Deterrence- both criminals and others see consequences of crime and punishment(prevent future negative behavior) • Rehabilitation- minds and characters of criminals should be reeducated to reenter society (used for juveniles)

  3. Types of punishment • Incarceration • 3 Strikes Rule • Sentencing • Detention • Probation • Suspension • House Arrest • Monetary Compensation • Property Confiscation • Capital Punishment

  4. Incarceration- locked up in jail/prison • three-strikes laws- mandated long-term incarceration if convicted of felony 3 times • structured sentencing- formal sentencing based on severity of crime and prior record • Detention- state holds (detains) people either to punish or investigate • Probation- suspends jail sentence for a fixed time • Suspension- a privilege is taken away for a period of time

  5. House Arrest- confinement to home • Monetary compensation- payment of money for return (restitution) of property • Confiscation of property- take away criminal’s property • Capital punishment- death penalty- for murder or treason

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