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Crime Control

Crime Control. Definition: A model of the Criminal Justice System that assumes freedom is so important that every effort must be made to repress crime. Crime Control. Efficiency Speed Finality The Capacity to apprehend, try, convict and dispose of a high proportion of offenders.

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Crime Control

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  1. Crime Control Definition: A model of the Criminal Justice System that assumes freedom is so important that every effort must be made to repress crime.

  2. Crime Control • Efficiency • Speed • Finality • The Capacity to apprehend, try, convict and dispose of a high proportion of offenders.

  3. Due Process A model of the Criminal Justice system that assumes freedom is so important that criminal justice decisions are based upon reliable information.

  4. Due Process • Emphasizes the following: • The Adversarial Process (Courts) • Rights of the Defendants • Formal Decision Making Procedures

  5. GOALS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

  6. DOING JUSTICE • Offenders will be held fully accountable for their actions. • The rights of persons who have contact with the system will be protected. • Like offenses will be treated alike.

  7. CONTROLLING CRIME • Control Crime by arresting, prosecuting, convicting, and punishing those who disobey the law • Must be carried out within the framework of the law

  8. PREVENTING CRIME • Deterrent effect of Police, Courts, and Corrections. • Not only punishing those who violate the law but also provide examples to others who may commit wrongful acts.

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